Senior Product Development Manager — Consumer Electronics

Placements24; Sandton; In loco; ZAR 2.000.000 - 3.000.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Performance bonuses

Relocation assistance

Medical and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager in Sandton, Gauteng to lead the product lifecycle from concept through launch. You will direct engineers, designers, and marketers to deliver innovative consumer electronics that meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

The role demands a strategic thinker with at least eight years in product management or development, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with cross-functional teams and agile methodologies.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Design, Business or a related field.
• MBA or Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in product management or product development, with a significant focus on consumer electronics.
• Proven track record of successfully launching innovative consumer electronics products.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, R&D processes, and market dynamics.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead the development and execution of product roadmaps for consumer electronics categories.
• Manage cross-functional product development teams throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer needs assessment to identify new product opportunities.
• Define product requirements, specifications, and features in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Oversee the design, engineering, prototyping, and testing phases of product development.
• Manage product launch activities, including marketing, sales, and distribution strategies.
• Monitor product performance post-launch and identify areas for improvement or next-generation development.
• Ensure products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and market trends in consumer electronics.

Conoscenze

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Agile methods

Team leadership

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Design, Business

MBA or Master's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager in Sandton, Gauteng to lead the product lifecycle from concept through launch. You will direct engineers, designers, and marketers to deliver innovative consumer electronics that meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

The role demands a strategic thinker with at least eight years in product management or development, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with cross-functional teams and agile methodologies.