Remote Senior Product Manager - Travel Platforms

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Medical aid

Retirement funding

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Senior Product Manager to drive the strategy and roadmap for our core travel platforms. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate market insights into actionable plans, and champion the product vision from your home office in South Africa.

You will collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to deliver high-quality products on time, prioritizing backlog and iterating on features to meet business goals while working effectively with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management for digital platforms.
• Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies.
• Excellent understanding of agile development and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product strategy, roadmap, and feature definitions.
• Conduct market research, interviews, and competitive analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams.
• Prioritize backlog and manage the lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Analyze product metrics and iterate to boost engagement and goals.
• Advocate the product vision to stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Product Management

Digital platforms

Agile methodologies

Remote collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in online travel technology, is seeking a seasoned Remote Senior Product Manager to drive the strategy and roadmap for their core travel platforms. This role is critical in defining the future of our digital travel offerings, ensuring we deliver exceptional user experiences and market-leading functionality. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate market insights into actionable product plans, and champion the product vision. This is a fully remote position, offering the chance to shape the travel industry from your home office, anywhere in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product strategy, roadmap, and feature definitions for key travel platforms.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify opportunities and define requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Analyze product performance metrics and iterate on features to drive user engagement and business goals.
• Serve as the product evangelist, communicating the vision and roadmap to internal stakeholders and external partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management, with a strong focus on digital platforms, preferably within the travel or e-commerce sectors.
• Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies that drive growth and user satisfaction.
• Excellent understanding of agile development methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working effectively with remote, cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive senior-level salary with substantial bonus potential.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering ultimate flexibility.
• Significant opportunity to impact the future of travel technology.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement funding.
• Access to industry conferences and professional development programs.