Product Mgr I

RELX; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information and analytics company seeks a Product Manager I in Durban to lead the development and delivery of product features. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on requirements, drive execution, and enhance user experiences. The ideal candidate has experience in product management within technology-driven environments, analytical skills, and a commitment to customer engagement. Offering benefits like medical aid and a retirement plan, this role promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical Aid

Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits

Modern family benefits

Study Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in product management or related role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of a product roadmap.
• Collaborate across teams to define requirements.
• Analyse product data and user feedback.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Customer engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical or related field

Tools

Data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL)

Road mapping platforms

Backlog management systems

Job description

About the Role

As a Product Manager I, you will lead the development and delivery of a specific product feature from planning through launch. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on requirements, ensure feasibility, and drive execution. Acting as the voice of the customer, you’ll use data and insights to guide decisions and enhance the user experience. This role includes stakeholder demos, internal training, and go-to-market support. We’re looking for individuals who are analytical, collaborative, and committed to delivering customer value.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of a product roadmap for a defined feature, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Represent customer needs using tools like personas or user journeys to inform product decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and other teams to define and refine requirements.
• Analyse product data and user feedback to recommend improvements and prioritize changes.
• Support go-to-market activities, including training internal teams and participating in product launches or demos.
• Stay informed on market trends, competitor offerings, and user behaviour to identify opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery aligned with development methodologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and suggest enhancements to product processes.
• Communicate progress, updates, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
• Engage with customers through events or feedback channels to better understand their experience.

Requirements

• Experience in product management within a technology-driven environment, or in a related role involving the product lifecycle, user experience, or customer engagement.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with product development processes and tools (e.g., road mapping platforms, backlog management systems).
• Experience using data to inform decisions; comfortable with dashboards, Excel, or analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL).
• Ability to understand technical constraints and communicate effectively with engineering teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas and listen actively.
• Self-motivated with a growth mindset and openness to feedback.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Have bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical or related field.
• Commitment to inclusive teamwork and openness to diverse perspectives.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer :

• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave