Senior Product Manager - Beauty Tech

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time, in-office

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career development opportunities

Access to industry conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Senior Product Manager to lead the development of cutting-edge beauty tech products from our Vereeniging office. You will define vision, strategy, and roadmaps, collaborating with engineering, design, marketing, and sales to bring innovative solutions to market.

In this role you will identify market opportunities, translate user needs into features, and manage the product backlog while driving data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience in tech or beauty sectors.
• Experience defining product strategy, roadmaps and go-to-market plans.
• Strong understanding of beauty tech trends and data-driven decisions.
• Experience in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for beauty technology initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new product opportunities and unmet customer needs.
• Translate user insights and business requirements into detailed product specifications and user stories.
• Prioritize product features and manage the product backlog effectively.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and design teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Launch new products, monitor their performance, and iterate based on user feedback and market data.

Skills

Product management

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Agile development

Communication

Go-to-market

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and innovative Senior Product Manager to lead the development of cutting‑edge beauty tech products. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, working closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to bring groundbreaking solutions to market. You will identify market opportunities, understand user needs, and translate them into successful product features that enhance the beauty experience. This position is based in our bustling Vereeniging office and offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of beauty technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for beauty technology initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new product opportunities and unmet customer needs.
• Translate user insights and business requirements into detailed product specifications and user stories.
• Prioritize product features and manage the product backlog effectively.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and design teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Launch new products, monitor their performance, and iterate based on user feedback and market data.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product management , preferably within the technology or beauty sectors.
• Proven experience in defining product strategy, roadmaps, and go‑to‑market plans.
• Strong understanding of the beauty industry and emerging tech trends (e.g., AI, AR, connected devices).
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Full‑time, in‑office position with a focus on team collaboration.
• Extensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave policy.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Access to the latest beauty tech innovations and industry conferences.