Our client, a leader in the media industry, is looking for a

Product Manager

to join their dynamic and fast-paced team, where technology, content, and innovation shape South Africa’s top digital, print, and ecommerce platforms.
The client’s team of engineers, data scientists, product managers and UX/UI design specialists develop exceptional digital products for renowned brands. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and a sophisticated tech stack, they deliver world-class solutions. Our vibrant, people-focused culture, commitment to innovation, and strong societal mission are at the heart of everything we do.
What will you do?
Enhance products supporting the

Digital Publishing business
Ensure products remain of a high standard by interpreting, guiding and refining requirements
Coming up with innovative concepts to ultimately enhance existing or create new Digital Publishing products to improve the user experience
Collaborate with our tech teams to spec requirements where necessary
Keep abreast of the development of new technologies, trends and products, ensuring successful and timeous roll out
Assist the editorial teams with operational requirements on an ad-hoc basis
Manage existing and new products introduced into the Publishing stable
Troubleshoot product bugs and queries logged with the product team
Engage the product team in assisting with the roll-out of new products and features across the client’s product suite
Using your commercial acumen, suggest product enhancements to realise market opportunities
Articulate product strategies in support of business objectives
What should you have?
Bachelor's degree/Diploma in a relevant field
A minimum of 5+ years of product management experience of which include 4 years in a mobile/digital environment
Obsession with creating delightful user experiences
Data and research driven, analytical approach to features and changes
Proven track record of delivering business value
Comfortable with ambiguity
Proficiency to manage a diverse workload and assign priorities to tasks
Familiarity and significant experience with agile and lean processes
Thorough knowledge of prevailing and emerging mobile trends and technologies
Experience working on web and mobile products
An exceptional communicator with presentation experience. Able to convey complex concepts in a simple and digestible manner
What skills will you need?
Sound judgment
Analytical thinking
Planning and organising
Good verbal communication
Organized and meticulous
Pro-active
Quality-orientated
Professional, assertive, and responsible
General:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
Given the employment equity policy of the client, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.
Please include your current salary and salary expectations.