Senior E-commerce Product Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking an experienced Senior E-commerce Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of digital product offerings. Based in Polokwane, this role defines the product roadmap, prioritizes features, and ensures exceptional user experiences that drive business growth.

You will collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and data analytics to bring innovative e-commerce solutions to life.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in e-commerce product management and launching digital products.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce, UX, conversion optimization, and relevant technologies.
• Experience in defining product strategy, roadmapping, and backlog prioritization.
• Proficiency with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical skills with data analysis and performance metrics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for stakeholder influence.
• Experience collaborating with UX/UI designers and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with A/B testing and optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the e-commerce product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market research and business objectives.
• Translate strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Work with UX/UI designers to create intuitive user experiences.
• Analyze product performance and customer feedback to identify opportunities.
• Conduct competitive analysis to identify differentiating features.
• Serve as liaison between business stakeholders and development teams.

Skills

E-commerce product management

Strategic roadmapping

Backlog prioritization

Agile methodologies

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

UX collaboration

AB testing

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or Business

MBA or Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Aha!

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the online retail space, is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior E-commerce Product Manager to spearhead the development and enhancement of their digital product offerings. Based in Polokwane, this role will be instrumental in defining the product roadmap, prioritizing features, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional user experiences that drive business growth. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and data analytics, to bring innovative e-commerce solutions to life. If you have a proven track record in product management, a deep understanding of e-commerce, and a passion for creating impactful digital products, this senior position in Polokwane offers a significant career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the e-commerce product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market research, customer feedback, and business objectives.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Work with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Analyze product performance, customer feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Conduct competitive analysis to understand the market landscape and identify differentiating features.
• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the development team, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and collaborate with marketing teams for product launches.
• Mentor junior product managers and contribute to the growth of the product management function.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in e-commerce product management, with a proven ability to launch and scale successful digital products.
• Strong understanding of the e-commerce landscape, including user experience, conversion optimization, and relevant technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in defining product strategy, road-mapping, and backlog prioritization.
• Proficiency in agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical skills with experience in data analysis and performance metrics.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working with UX/UI designers and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with A/B testing and other optimization techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Aha!).

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary package and bonus opportunities.

A comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and other perks, is provided.

Employees will have access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Join a dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of our client's e-commerce platform. You will be part of an innovative environment focused on customer-centric product development.