Job Description

About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Product Manager who thrives at the intersection of scaling mature platforms and building entirely new products from zero to one.
In this cross-company role, you will work across:

• HyperionDev, our established digital learning ecosystem used by thousands of students and mentors, and
• HyperDev is our early-stage innovation arm building AI-powered tools and next-generation developer experiences.

You will play a critical role in evolving our core education platforms while also shaping the early product direction of new AI and automation-powered tools. This is a role for someone who enjoys both worlds, the structure and complexity of mature systems, and the pace, ambiguity, and energy of startup-style innovation.
What You'll Do
HyperDev (AI Innovation & New Product Builds)

• Define and co-own the product vision and roadmap for HyperDev's AI coding tool and platform.
• Prototype, validate, and ship fast, turning ideas into a live product and iterating quickly with real users.
• Work hands-on with engineers and designers, going deep technically where needed.
• Experiment with agentic workflows, AI-powered SaaS integrations, and new ways developers learn, work, and code.
• Establish foundational product practices, rituals, and culture for a small, fast-moving founding team.

HyperionDev (Mature Digital Learning Ecosystem)
You will lead the evolution of several core B2B and B2C platforms, including:

• Student Portal -- central hub for learners.
• Mentor Portals -- enabling efficient, scalable mentor support.
• Placements Portal -- connecting students with meaningful career opportunities.
• Sign-up Flows -- intuitive, secure top-of-funnel user journeys.
• Website & Payment Gateways -- seamless transactions and content experiences.
• Internal SaaS Tools -- CRM, Student Support, Payments, Recruitment, and more.

Hyperion is a large, interconnected ecosystem. One of the biggest challenges and opportunities is proactively driving work forward across teams that aren't always deeply technical.
We rely on the product to bridge the gap, translate technical context clearly, and turn ambiguous problems into actionable next steps.
To succeed, you will need to be:

• Technically fluent,
• Comfortable going deep into API behaviour, system design, and platform constraints,
• Effective at guiding non-technical teams toward clarity and progress.

Your ability to operate at this intersection between technical teams and business stakeholders is essential to maintaining momentum across the Hyperion product suite.
Requirements
What We're Looking For

• 5+ years as an individual contributor product manager with a track record of shipping impactful products.
• Strong technical proficiency, ideally including hands-on coding or deep technical familiarity (Python/Java preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with product discovery and agile delivery.
• Solid understanding of platform architecture, API integrations, and SaaS ecosystems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical groups.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to drive progress proactively in ambiguous environments.

Extra points if you:

• Startup experience or zero-to-one product building.
• Experience in EdTech, ecommerce or developer-focused products.
• A University degree is beneficial but not required.

Benefits
Remote-first with hybrid flexibility
We're a remote-first team with the option for hybrid work depending on your location and preferences. While our roots are in Southern Africa, we're building a distributed team and welcome applicants globally. Work from wherever you do your best work, and collaborate across time zones with a team that values autonomy and trust.
Learn and grow while building the future
We believe in continuous learning. As part of the wider HyperionDev ecosystem, you'll have access to our coding bootcamps and technical training, whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or explore new ones.
A global mission, backed by real impact
Join an ambitious new venture within one of the most established names in developer education. At HyperDev, you'll work with former OpenAI researchers, engineers from top gaming studios, and a leadership team with deep experience across AI, edtech, and product scaling.
Work that matters
We're building tools to radically improve how developers code, learn, and grow, and to make these tools accessible to learners worldwide. Your work won't just push technical boundaries, it'll empower thousands of people to break into life-changing tech careers.

Skills Required