Software Product Manager (JB4817)
Remote (Suitable for candidates in Gauteng only)
R1 100 000 to R1 250 000 Annually CTC
Permanent
A dynamic company is seeking a skilled and motivated Product Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the product roadmap, leading product development and strategy, and driving digital innovation across the business. This role requires leadership over multiple teams to ensure the effective execution of the overall strategy. The focus of the business is to provide retail food & beverage, as well as duty-free retail products, services, and technologies to B2B and B2C customers through a variety of channels. The global nature of the company offers unique exposure to different cultures, technologies, and solutions in various projects
Minimum Requirements:
Relevant tertiary qualification
7+ years' experience in software development within complex, high-performance software environments
5+ years of experience in end-to-end product ownership or senior business analyst roles in consulting or industry
Experience with tools like JIRA, MS DevOps, MS Teams, etc
Agile Product Owner Certification (advantageous)
Design Thinking/UX Certification (advantageous)
Experience in launching digital products across industries
Experience working in an Agile environment with cross-functional teams
Experience working with content management systems and product catalogues
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (Designers, Engineers, Product Owners, Architects) in fast-paced environments
Proven success in promoting a rapidly changing, collaborative, and iterative product development environment
Fluency in various technologies (web, data, ERP) to direct and inspire technologists within Agile teams
Deep understanding of iterative product development methodologies such as SAFe and Scrum
Ability to manage details for successful execution while understanding strategic impact
Experience translating customer feedback into structured product ideas, roadmaps, and backlogs
Comfort in collaborating on UX challenges with designers
Strong user empathy with experience in combining user research, insights, and data
Excellent organization and documentation skills, including writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical infrastructure requirements
Experience working with data, design, and research teams to prototype, test, and validate ideas
Ability to influence and work with remote teams
Proven understanding and application of human-centered design and delivery
Duties and Responsibilities:
7+ years' experience in software development within complex, high-performance software environments
5+ years of experience in end-to-end product ownership or senior business analyst roles in consulting or industry
Experience with tools like JIRA, MS DevOps, MS Teams, etc.
Relevant tertiary qualification
Agile Product Owner Certification (advantageous)
Design Thinking/UX Certification (advantageous)
Experience in launching digital products across industries
Experience working in an Agile environment with cross-functional teams
Experience working with content management systems and product catalogues
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (Designers, Engineers, Product Owners, Architects) in fast-paced environments while maintaining calm under pressure
Proven success in promoting a rapidly changing, collaborative, and iterative product development environment
Fluency in various technologies (web, data, ERP) to direct and inspire technologists within Agile teams
Deep understanding of iterative product development methodologies such as SAFe and Scrum
Ability to manage details for successful execution while understanding strategic impact
Experience translating customer feedback into structured product ideas, roadmaps, and backlogs
Comfort in collaborating on UX challenges with designers
Strong user empathy with experience in combining user research, insights, and data
Excellent organization and documentation skills, including writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical infrastructure requirements
Experience working with data, design, and research teams to prototype, test, and validate ideas
Ability to influence and work with remote teams
Proven understanding and application of human-centered design and delivery
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