Product Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Johannesburg is urgently looking for a Product Manager to join their team
12 months renewable contract

POSITION INFO:
Formal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree: Computer Science, ICT Product Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in Product Management, are beneficial.

• Minimum 3 years plus of experience in a Product Management role.
• Minimum 3 years plus of experience in Fintech or Product Accounting experience
• Advanced proficiency in Agile / Scrum / Waterfall Project Management.
• Strong innovation, analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Experience with Microsoft Jira and Confluence Project Management Tools
• Ability to communicate complex data concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Strong understanding of business process flows, data governance, and documentation best practices.
• Responsible for orchestrating the various activities associated with ensuring that a product is delivered that meets users' needs.
• The role varies as the software moves through its lifecycle;
• Earlier in the development process the product manager meets the intended audience of the product to engage in requirements elicitation,
• Later in the lifecycle the product manager's primary focus will be on acceptance testing of the product.
• Throughout all the stages of the product development process, the product manager represents the needs of end-users, evaluates market trends and competition, and uses this information to determine what features to build.
• The Product Manager will decide a feature is needed because users are asking for it, or because the feature is needed to stay competitive.
• To facilitate this decision-making process the product manager will set out a vision for the product or a general framework for making product decisions.
• The Product Manager also ensures an atmosphere of cohesiveness and focused collaboration between all the members of the team, all in the interest of driving the product forward.
• Product Managers will sit at the intersection of business, design, and technology.

• English
• Afrikaans (Beneficial)

• A proactive professional who aligns with the company's values, ethics, and diverse culture.
• Passion for data-driven problem-solving, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Preferably, experience or interest in the agriculture, logistics, or technology industries.
• A dynamic, growth-oriented individual who can evolve with the company and contribute to its strategic vision.
• This role presents an opportunity to be part of a high-impact team that leverages data to drive business growth and efficiency.