Remote Lead Product Manager — Sports Tech & Innovation

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,999,000 - 2,832,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Fully remote with flexible hours

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Professional development allowance

Shape the future of sports technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Product Manager to drive strategy and execution for sports technology products. This remote role will define the product roadmap, gather market requirements, and collaborate with engineering and design to deliver exceptional user experiences.

As a fully remote team member, you will champion initiatives from ideation through launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product management with a focus on technology products.
• Experience launching and managing complex tech products from conception to market.
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for sports technology solutions.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and define product requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within scope.
• Prioritize product features and backlog items based on business value, user needs, and technical feasibility.
• Act as the primary product evangelist, communicating plans and progress to stakeholders and partners.
• Gather and analyze user feedback to inform product iterations and future development.

Skills

Product management

Agile methodology

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Product Manager to drive strategy and execution for sports technology products. This remote role will define the product roadmap, gather market requirements, and collaborate with engineering and design to deliver exceptional user experiences.

As a fully remote team member, you will champion initiatives from ideation through launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands.