Job Description

Senior Product Manager: Cape Town
The Clients team of engineers, data scientists, product managers and UX/UI design specialists develop exceptional digital products for renowned; by harnessing cutting-edge technology and a sophisticated tech stack, they deliver world-class solutions, entertain, and inspire millions across South Africa
Key Performance Areas:

• 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 the 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 .com 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 7+ years of product management experience
• Holistic all-rounder with a deep interest in all aspects of product management (design, business, tech, analytics)
• 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

Skills Stack should include:
Sound judgment l Analytical thinking l Planning and organising l good verbal communication l Organized and meticulous l Pro-active l Quality-orientated l Professional, assertive, and responsible
Company Work Environment:
Dynamic work schedule: enjoy flexible working hours, with core hours in our Cape Town offices between 10AM to 3PM and optionally remote for the balance of your working hours
AI-forward culture: actively look for opportunities to leverage AI to unlock new opportunities. Harness cutting-edge AI technology and tools to supercharge productivity, efficiency and results and we encourage our teams to explore and experiment
Continuous learning & growth: Dive into a wealth of learning opportunities backed by the parent company. Gain free access to platforms like Udemy, pursue nanodegrees to enrich your skills or take advantage of complimentary Microsoft certification training. Also offer bursary opportunities
Stay ahead: Attend cutting-edge tech events and expos to stay on top of industry trends and innovations
Personalised benefits: Choose from optional medical aid and customisable retirement funding options to suit your needs
Give back: Each year, take up to 3 days of Volunteers leave to make a meaningful impact in the community while supporting causes you care about
Please Note:

• Feedback will only be to shortlisted candidates
• Please email: jino.swart@isilumko.co.za