Product Mgr I

Lexisnexis; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Product Manager I to own product features and lead project execution. Responsibilities include engaging with customers to understand needs, using data to evaluate product performance, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, experience managing multiple projects, and familiarity with tools like Excel and Tableau. The position offers a full-time role with a focus on work-life balance and flexible hours.

Benefits

Wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse teams.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Familiarity with customer engagement and feedback processes.
• Comfortable using tools like Excel, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of product development and delivery lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand needs and market trends.
• Use data and dashboards to evaluate product performance and recommend improvements.
• Support go-to-market plans and collaborate with sales and marketing teams.
• Create and maintain product documentation and training materials.
• Lead the execution of product roadmaps for specific feature areas.
• Prioritize product requirements and coordinate with engineering teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Data analysis

Project management

Customer engagement

Familiarity with Excel and Tableau

Adaptability

Education

Equivalent experience or transferable skills

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Overview

The Product Mgr I will own a product feature and lead project execution for Lexis Nexis.

He / she will own the development plan and represent their feature within the PM team and will have an internal network across product domains.

The individual will have a solid understanding of the customer and target market.

He / she will represent the needs of the customer to the delivery team and will support and participate in the demo to key stakeholders at program milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand needs and market trends.

Use data and dashboards to evaluate product performance and recommend improvements.

Support go-to-market plans and collaborate with sales and marketing teams.

Create and maintain product documentation and training materials.

Lead the execution of product roadmaps for specific feature areas.

Prioritize product requirements and coordinate with engineering teams.

Contribute to product strategy and align goals with business objectives.

Participate in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

Understand the relevant technology architecture and lead the execution of a product roadmap for a single feature area.

Understand and utilize the drivers for improving the customer experience.

Leverage tools to coordinate activities and ensure quality based on the development methodology in place.

Qualifications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse teams.

Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.

Experience managing multiple projects and priorities.

Familiarity with customer engagement and feedback processes.

Comfortable using tools like Excel, Tableau, or similar platforms.

Understanding of product development and delivery lifecycles.

No specific degree required—equivalent experience or transferable skills welcome.

Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Legal qualification would be advantageous Benefits

Benefits

We promote a healthy work / life balance across the organisation.

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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Product Management and Marketing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa #J Ljbffr