Remote Head of Innovation & Product Strategy

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 2.490.000 - 4.647.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonuses & equity

Fully remote

Executive health benefits

Retirement plan matching

Innovation budget

Flexible hours

Global collaboration

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Innovation and Product Development to lead the strategy and execution of transformative product initiatives. This fully remote role requires steering cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, validate ideas, and drive market-ready solutions.

You will shape the product portfolio, build a strong innovation culture, and align development with business goals, enabling scalable growth and competitive differentiation across markets.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Product Management or related field; PhD is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in product management and innovation, with a leadership track record.
• Proven history of launching innovative products and driving market adoption.
• Strong understanding of market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management abilities.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute a comprehensive innovation and product development strategy aligned with the company's long-term vision.
• Identify market opportunities, technologies, and customer needs to drive product innovation.
• Lead end-to-end product development from concept through prototyping, testing and launch.
• Foster a culture of innovation within product development teams.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, marketing and sales to ensure product integration and market acceptance.
• Manage the product roadmap and prioritize initiatives based on market potential and resources.
• Present product strategies, roadmaps and performance updates to executive leadership.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Product management

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Remote leadership

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree or higher

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Innovation and Product Development to lead the strategy and execution of transformative product initiatives. This fully remote role requires steering cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, validate ideas, and drive market-ready solutions.

You will shape the product portfolio, build a strong innovation culture, and align development with business goals, enabling scalable growth and competitive differentiation across markets.