Senior Product Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Stock options / bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead product initiatives for innovative technology solutions based in Nelspruit. You will define the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, translating market opportunities and customer needs into successful features.

Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, marketing, sales, and design is essential to deliver impactful products. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and exposure to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in Product Management in technology sector.
• Proven ability to develop strategies and roadmaps that drive business growth.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market analysis, customer feedback, and business goals.
• Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements through close collaboration with stakeholders.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes.
• Oversee the product development lifecycle from ideation through launch and iteration.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Analyze product performance, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Product Management

Roadmap development

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Communication

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and customer-focused Senior Product Manager to lead product initiatives for their innovative technology solutions based in Nelspruit . This role is responsible for defining product vision, strategy, and roadmap, translating market opportunities and customer needs into successful product features. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, sales, and design teams to ensure the successful development and launch of impactful products. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced product leader to shape the future of technology offerings within the Mpumalanga region.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market analysis, customer feedback, and business goals.
• Gather and prioritize product and customer requirements through close collaboration with stakeholders.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and prototypes.
• Oversee the product development lifecycle from ideation through launch and iteration.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Analyze product performance, market trends, and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Product Management , preferably in the technology sector.
• Proven ability to develop product strategies and roadmaps that drive business growth.
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with market research, competitive analysis, and customer segmentation.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and attending industry conferences.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Nelspruit .
• Stock options or performance-based bonus structures.