Senior E-commerce Product Manager
Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Business
Ecommerce
Our client, a groundbreaking leader in the digital commerce space, is searching for a visionary Senior E-commerce Product Manager to join their innovative team. This is a fully remote opportunity, allowing you to shape the future of online retail from your chosen location. You will be responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for key e-commerce platforms and features, ensuring they meet customer needs and business objectives.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for user experience, a deep understanding of the e-commerce landscape, and a proven track record of launching successful digital products. You will collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and operations teams to deliver exceptional online experiences that drive growth and customer satisfaction.
- Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the e-commerce platform, aligning with company goals.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback sessions to identify opportunities and define product requirements.
- Prioritize product features and develop detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for the engineering team.
- Manage the product backlog, ensuring effective sprint planning and execution in an agile development environment.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and engaging user interfaces and experiences.
- Work closely with engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle, providing clear direction and making trade-off decisions.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for product success, such as conversion rates, user engagement, and revenue impact.
- Launch new products and features, coordinating with marketing, sales, and operations teams for successful go-to-market strategies.
- Act as a subject matter expert on the e-commerce platform, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of emerging e-commerce technologies, trends, and best practices to ensure the platform remains competitive and innovative.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. An MBA or Master's degree is a plus. 5+ years of experience in product management, with a significant focus on e-commerce platforms and digital products. Proven experience in defining product strategy, road mapping, and managing product life cycles. Strong understanding of agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Experience with user experience (UX) design principles and user research methodologies. Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated success in launching and scaling successful digital products. Familiarity with e-commerce technologies, payment gateways, and web analytics tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
This is a fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance. Our client offers an industry-leading salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, stock options, and generous professional development allowances. You will have the opportunity to make a substantial impact on a leading e-commerce platform and work with a talented, globally distributed team. Join a company that values innovation, collaboration, and employee growth, providing the tools and support you need to succeed from anywhere.
- industry-leading salary
- comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- stock options
- and generous professional development allowances
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