Remote Head of Product Development

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Head of Product Development to shape the vision, strategy and roadmap of a growing software portfolio. You will lead product managers, designers and engineers across the full development lifecycle, translating market insights into successful product strategies from ideation through launch.

This remote-first role is based in South Africa, empowering leadership with autonomy while driving innovation and product quality.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years in product management or product development, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of launching and scaling software products.
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Experience in a remote-first environment and managing distributed teams.
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work remotely in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Lead the entire product development lifecycle from ideation to launch and iteration.
• Manage and mentor a team of product managers, designers, and engineers.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams.
• Prioritize product features and development efforts based on business value and customer needs.
• Ensure products meet high standards of quality, usability, and performance.
• Drive product innovation and identify new market opportunities.
• Manage product budgets and resource allocation.
• Communicate product strategy and progress to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Market research

User-centric design

Agile methodologies

Product lifecycle

Remote team management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Head of Product Development to shape the vision, strategy and roadmap of a growing software portfolio. You will lead product managers, designers and engineers across the full development lifecycle, translating market insights into successful product strategies from ideation through launch.

This remote-first role is based in South Africa, empowering leadership with autonomy while driving innovation and product quality.