Product Mgr I

Reed Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in South Africa is seeking a Product Manager to lead product feature execution and development. The successful candidate will engage with customers, analyze data for decision-making, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and alignment with business objectives. Ideal applicants have 2-3 years of experience in product management or related fields, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and hold a degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering top-notch solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in product management, business analysis, QA, or related roles.
• Experience managing projects and collaborating with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to gather requirements and inform product decisions.
• Lead the execution of a product roadmap for a single feature area.
• Analyze data to inform decisions and recommend actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prioritize features and improve customer experience.
• Contribute to go-to-market activities and support internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

Overview

About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision‑making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world.

About the Team

As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in more than 11 countries, employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts, and is part of RELX, a global provider of information‑based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About the Role

The Product Manager will lead the execution of a product feature, own its development plan, and represent it within the Product Management team.

This role involves understanding customer needs, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and ensuring successful delivery of product initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to gather requirements, understand needs, and inform product decisions.
• Lead the execution of a product roadmap for a single feature area, ensuring quality and alignment with business objectives.
• Analyze data to inform decisions, evaluate options, and recommend actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, sales, and analytics, to prioritize features and improve customer experience.
• Contribute to go‑to‑market activities, training, and supporting internal stakeholders.
• Participate in process improvements and provide input to product strategy.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to both business and technical teams.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build effective relationships across teams.
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Experience

• 2–3 years in product management, business analysis, QA, or related roles.
• Experience managing projects, engaging with customers, and collaborating with technical teams.

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Technical Skills (Desirable)

• Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Tableau, SQL, or Python.
• Understanding of technology architecture and ability to work with developers to understand technical constraints.

Accessibility Statement

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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights.