Senior Product Manager — Remote Saas Platform Leader

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Career development

Team events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Product Manager to drive the vision and execution of a growing SaaS product suite. This fully remote role involves defining roadmaps, prioritizing features, and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver market-ready offerings.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a strong grasp of user needs, market dynamics and agile practices, capable of communicating clearly with stakeholders and mentoring junior PMs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience launching and managing software products.
• Experience leading product strategy and roadmaps.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision, strategy and roadmap for key product areas.
• Translate strategy into detailed requirements, user stories and specs.
• Prioritize backlog based on business value, user needs and feasibility.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing and sales throughout the lifecycle.
• Launch new products and features with go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor product performance and iterate on features based on feedback.
• Act as a subject matter expert and represent product value to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior product managers and contribute to PM discipline.

Skills

Product strategy

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, or Engineering

MBA or equivalent experience

Tools

Jira

Product analytics

Job description

About the RoleOur client, a rapidly growing SaaS company, is seeking a strategic and experienced Lead Product Manager to drive the vision and execution of their innovative product suite. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to lead product strategy from anywhere. You will be responsible for defining the product roadmap, prioritizing features, and working closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to deliver exceptional products that meet market needs and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a deep understanding of user needs, market dynamics, and agile methodologies. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and possess exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. This role is crucial in shaping the future of our client's offerings and requires a proactive, data-driven approach to product development. Join a company that values innovation, customer-centricity, and empowers its remote employees to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for key product areas.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user studies to identify new opportunities and validate product ideas.
• Translate product strategy into detailed requirements, user stories, and product specifications.
• Prioritize the product backlog based on business value, user needs, and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Launch new products and features, ensuring successful go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on existing features to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a subject matter expert for the product, representing its value to internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior product managers and contribute to the overall product management discipline within the organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Manager, with a strong track record of successfully launching and managing software products.
• Demonstrated experience in leading product strategy and defining product roadmaps.
• Excellent understanding of agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience conducting user research and market analysis.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Experience in the SaaS industry is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and stock options.
• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A dynamic and innovative company culture.
• Stipend for home office setup and ongoing work expenses.
• Regular virtual team events and engagement opportunities.