Product Manager
Product/Project management
Cape Town – Western Cape
ENVIRONMENT:
Our client, a dynamic fintech company located in Cape Town, is seeking a visionary and strategic Product Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the product vision and strategy across multiple product lines. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software development, marketing, legal/compliance, and sales, to ensure their products meet customer needs and align with the company’s business objectives.
DUTIES:
- Product Vision & Strategy: Define and communicate the product vision and strategy in alignment with the company’s mission and business objectives.
- Product Roadmap: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap, prioritizing initiatives based on customer needs, market opportunities, and company goals.
- Customer Insights: Engage with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to gather insights, validate ideas, and ensure their products address real customer pain points or customer needs.
- Product Development: Collaborate with software, legal/compliance and marketing to build and deliver high-quality, user-centric products on time and within budget.
- Market Analysis: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, and adjust the product strategy accordingly.
- Go-to-Market Strategy: Partner with marketing and sales teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new products and features, ensuring successful product launches and adoption.
- Performance Metrics: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and drive continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Management: Communicate product plans, progress, and outcomes to senior leadership and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience: 3+ years of product management experience.
- Domain Expertise: Understanding of the fintech and crypto space, including regulations, and industry trends.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and translate business goals into product strategies and roadmaps.
- Customer-Centric: Passion for understanding customer needs and creating products that deliver exceptional user experiences.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Collaboration: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with senior leadership.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities.