Senior Product Manager - Digital Products

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the development and growth of a digital product portfolio based at our Mossel Bay office in the Western Cape. The role demands defining product vision and strategy, and translating insights into actionable plans to drive successful product development cycles.

You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, design, marketing, and sales, manage backlogs, and drive launches with a focus on market needs and business

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in product management.
• Experience in defining product strategy, roadmaps, and go-to-market plans.
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven insights.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital products.
• Conduct market, competitive, and user research to identify opportunities.
• Prioritize features based on business value, user needs and feasibility.
• Write detailed product requirements, user stories, and specs.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and sales through the development lifecycle.
• Manage the product backlog and sprint planning processes.
• Launch new products and features with marketing and sales for adoption.
• Monitor product performance and iterate on improvements.
• Act as primary point of contact for product inquiries.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

User research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/CS

MBA or Master's degree (plus)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Product Manager to lead the development and growth of their digital product portfolio. This role is based at our offices in Mossel Bay, Western Cape and involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring that our digital offerings meet market needs and achieve business objectives. This leadership position requires a deep understanding of user needs, market dynamics, and technology trends. You will translate insights into actionable product plans and drive the successful execution of product development cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital products.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user research to identify product opportunities and requirements.
• Prioritize product features and initiatives based on business value, user needs, and technical feasibility.
• Write detailed product requirements, user stories, and specifications.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Manage the product backlog and sprint planning processes.
• Launch new products and features, working with marketing and sales to ensure successful adoption.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on product improvements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for product-related inquiries.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to digital products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree is a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of managing successful digital products.
• Experience in defining product strategy, roadmaps, and go-to-market plans.
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with user research, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.
• Technical background or strong understanding of software development processes is highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to lead impactful digital product initiatives. You will work in a collaborative and innovative environment in Mossel Bay, Western Cape , with significant opportunities for professional growth and development. We foster a culture that values creativity, data-driven decision-making, and a commitment to delivering outstanding user experiences.