Product Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in digital marketing seeks a Senior Product Manager to lead innovative client solutions. This role involves overseeing the development of customized portals, managing complex integrations, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly in front-end technologies, and a proven track record in leadership and project management. Join a forward-thinking team that values technical expertise and creativity, and contribute to empowering financial professionals worldwide.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years software development experience, especially in front-end technologies.
• Deep understanding of complex portal and website architecture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of customized portal elements using WordPress.
• Coordinate complex integrations to ensure seamless functionality.

Skills

SDLC

Front-End Development

Client Portals

Project Management

Data Integration (ETL)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Product Manager (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing

• Permanent Senior position
• Cape Town
• Posted 05 May 2025 by Parvana Strategic Sourcing
• Job 2609483 - Ref 448937000101026

About the position

About our client:
Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector, they seek individuals passionate about technical R&D and solution design.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee the development of customised portal elements, utilising advanced front-end development expertise currently using WordPress and other associated technologies.
• Design specialised client solutions using standardised components, while maintaining strict adherence to project schedules.
• Coordinate complex integrations with upstream and downstream systems (e.g., ETL, SSO) to ensure seamless functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guarantee solutions meet client objectives, inspiring team members to achieve superior outcomes in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for clients, providing expert advice and fostering strong relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Supervise and develop team members, cultivating a high-performance culture and the capacity to fulfil demanding deadlines and client specifications.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
• 5 - 10 years software development experience - Including front-end technologies and client portals.
• 15 years of overall career experience - Recent experience in client-facing and managerial roles within financial services, along with a demonstrable history of success, is strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of complex portal and website architecture and implementation (front-end, back-end, RESTful APIs, cloud).
• Experience managing data integrations (ETL).
• Proven leadership of technical teams and large-scale project management, including mentoring, client relationships, and on-time delivery for enterprise clients.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and organisational skills for a fast-paced environment.
• Must be deadline-driven, proactive, and able to excel under pressure to deliver exceptional results.

Job ID:

• J106903

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - [URL Removed]

Desired Skills:

• SDLC
• Front-End
• Client Portals

We are a recruitment company specialising in IT, telco & Finance with offices in South Africa and the United Kingdom. We are a highly skilled team that endeavours to provide a personal, efficient and value add service. PARVANA is Persian for butterfly. An unusual name for a recruitment agency perhaps, but we like to think it will stick with you next time you think about new opportunities. At Parvana, we pride ourselves on our ability to not only...

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