Senior Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Objective Personnel; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Objective Personnel's client in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a Senior Product Manager to define vision, strategy, and roadmap for key SaaS product lines. Hybrid work model with collaboration across engineering, marketing, sales, and customer success.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management, a strong SaaS background, and proven success in launching software products. Excellent communication and data-driven decision making are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in product management, SaaS/tech.
• Proven track record of launching software products.
• Strong understanding of agile development and user-centered design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision making.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Aha! tools.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned product areas.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify unmet needs and opportunities.
• Translate strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and product specifications.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product lifecycle with engineering teams.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Work with marketing and sales on go-to-market strategies and product positioning.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on features to drive adoption.
• Mentor and guide junior product managers and team members.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify threats and opportunities.
• Evangelize the product vision to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Agile methodologies

User-centered design

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, CS, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Aha!

Job description

About the Role Our client, a fast-growing SaaS company renowned for its innovative solutions, is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Senior Product Manager to join their team in Sandton, Gauteng. This role is pivotal in defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for key product lines. You will be responsible for understanding market needs, guiding product development through its lifecycle, and ensuring successful product launches. Working in a hybrid model, you'll collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and customer success teams to deliver exceptional value to our users. This is a leadership opportunity to shape the future of our products within a dynamic and forward-thinking organization in Sandton.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned product areas.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify unmet needs and market opportunities.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and product specifications.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage the product development lifecycle in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and product positioning.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on product features to drive adoption and customer satisfaction.
• Act as a product evangelist, communicating the product vision and strategy to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify potential threats and opportunities.
• Mentor and guide junior product managers and team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably in the SaaS or technology sector.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing software products.
• Strong understanding of product management methodologies, agile development, and user-centered design principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience conducting market research and competitive analysis.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strategic thinking and a deep understanding of customer needs.
• Experience with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Aha!).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Opportunity to lead product strategy for innovative SaaS solutions in Sandton.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative and high-performance work culture.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off.