Director of Product Management
South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Business
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Management
Our client, a rapidly growing SaaS company specializing in innovative data analytics solutions, is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Product Management to lead their product strategy and execution from a fully remote position. This executive role is responsible for defining the product roadmap, guiding the product development lifecycle, and ensuring the delivery of market-leading products that meet customer needs and drive business growth.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the SaaS market, agile development methodologies, and a proven track record in successfully launching and scaling complex software products. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product offerings and delighting our global customer base.
Key Responsibilities- Define and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Lead and mentor a team of talented product managers.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback gathering to identify product opportunities.
- Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes.
- Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and iteration.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product delivery.
- Prioritize product features and backlog items based on business value and customer impact.
- Define and track key product metrics to measure success and inform future development.
- Act as a key spokesperson for the product externally and internally.
- Foster a data-driven and customer-centric product development culture.
- Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in SaaS.
- Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling software products.
- Deep understanding of agile methodologies and product development processes.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
- Experience managing remote product teams and fostering collaboration across distributed locations.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
- Experience in data analytics or business intelligence is a significant plus.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple product lines and competing priorities.
- Passion for building exceptional user experiences and innovative solutions.
- This fully remote role offers a highly competitive salary, a substantial annual bonus, and significant stock options.
- Employees receive a comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan, as well as a remote work stipend.
- The company provides generous professional development budgets for training, conferences, and certifications.
- We offer unlimited paid time off to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
- This is a unique opportunity to lead product innovation from anywhere in the world for a fast-growing tech company, working with a dynamic and collaborative team.
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