Senior Product Manager

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

East London location

Cutting-edge tech

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for key e-commerce product lines. You will partner with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to bring innovative solutions to market.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product management, strong analytical and communication skills, experience with Agile, and a track record of launching software products. Hybrid work and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in product management.
• Proven track record of launching software products.
• Strong Agile and market analysis capabilities.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews.
• Translate strategy into requirements, user stories, and product specifications.
• Prioritize backlog and manage lifecycle with engineering/design.
• Ensure timely, high-quality product delivery with engineering.
• Develop go-to-market strategies with marketing and sales.
• Monitor performance, collect user feedback, iterate products.
• Act as SME for assigned products for internal/external stakeholders.
• Communicate product plans, benefits, and results clearly.
• Stay updated on ecommerce industry trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Agile knowledge

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/CS/Engineering

MBA or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the e-commerce technology space, is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Senior Product Manager to join their vibrant team in East London . This critical role will involve defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for key product lines, ensuring they align with market needs and business objectives. You will be responsible for gathering market insights, defining product requirements, and collaborating closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to bring successful products to market. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing complex products through their lifecycle, excellent communication skills, and a passion for understanding customer needs and market dynamics. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of innovative e-commerce solutions in East London, Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned product areas.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify opportunities and validate product ideas.
• 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 and design teams.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Develop go-to-market strategies and collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on products to drive continuous improvement and user satisfaction.
• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned products, supporting internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Clearly communicate product plans, benefits, and results to a wide range of audiences.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer needs within the e-commerce landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably within the technology or e-commerce sector.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing software products throughout their lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of product management methodologies, Agile development processes, and market analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, and sales.
• Experience with user research, usability testing, and customer feedback mechanisms.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) is desirable.
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of customer needs and market dynamics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment in East London.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge e-commerce technologies.