Senior Product Manager - SaaS Platform

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Remote work

Health benefits

Development budget

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, seeks a Senior Product Manager to lead strategy for a flagship SaaS platform. This fully remote role allows working from anywhere in SA while shaping the product vision, roadmap, and prioritization.

You will collaborate with engineering, marketing and sales, applying agile methodologies to deliver high-impact releases. A strategic thinker with strong communication skills will thrive in this fast-growing SaaS environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in product management with SaaS focus.
• Experience launching and managing complex software products.
• Strong knowledge of agile development (Scrum, Kanban).

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmap for SaaS platform.
• Conduct market research, interviews to identify user needs.
• Translate strategy into detailed product requirements and user stories.
• Prioritize backlog based on value, user impact and feasibility.
• Collaborate with engineering throughout development lifecycle to ensure quality releases.
• Work with marketing and sales on go-to-market strategies and positioning.
• Monitor performance, gather feedback, and iterate for improvement.
• Act as subject matter expert for the SaaS platform internally and externally.

Skills

Product management

SaaS

Agile methodologies

Market research

Roadmapping

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, CS, Engineering, or related

MBA or Master's degree (plus)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing SaaS company headquartered in the beautiful region of Stellenbosch , is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to lead the strategy and development of their flagship platform. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa while contributing to a product used globally. You will be responsible for defining the product vision, roadmap, and feature prioritization, working closely with engineering, marketing, and sales teams. This role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the SaaS market, user needs, and agile development methodologies. If you are passionate about building exceptional products and driving innovation, this opportunity in the heart of the Western Cape wine region is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the SaaS platform.


• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify user needs and market opportunities.


• Translate product strategy into detailed product requirements and user stories.


• Prioritize the product backlog based on business value, user impact, and technical feasibility.


• Collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality releases.


• Work with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and product positioning.


• Monitor product performance, gather user feedback, and iterate on the product to drive continuous improvement.


• Act as the subject matter expert for the SaaS platform, both internally and externally.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in product management, with a significant focus on SaaS products.


• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing complex software products.


• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).


• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.


• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Experience conducting user research and market analysis.


• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.


• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or Master's degree is a plus.


• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level compensation package.


• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.


• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading SaaS platform.


• Stock options and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.


• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for growth.


• Collaborative and forward-thinking company culture.