IT Product Manager (Hybrid)
EnableSA (Pty) Ltd · Port Elizabeth, South Africa ·
- Category
- Product
- Experience
- 5+ years
Our client, a globally
recognized organization, is looking to appoint an experienced IT Product
Manager to lead the strategic direction, performance, and evolution of key
technology solutions within the business. This role offers an exciting
opportunity for a commercially aware and technically capable professional to
take ownership of a product portfolio, driving innovation, business value, and
continuous improvement.
The successful
candidate will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology
teams, ensuring products remain aligned to organizational goals while
delivering meaningful outcomes for users and customers. This position is suited
to an individual who enjoys working at both a strategic and operational level
and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Develop and execute product strategies
that support long-term business objectives.
- Create and maintain product roadmaps,
ensuring priorities are aligned with customer and operational needs.
- Monitor product performance, identify
opportunities for improvement, and drive continuous optimization
initiatives.
- Manage product-related budgets, costs,
vendor contracts, and investment decisions.
- Build strong relationships with business
leaders, end users, technology teams, and external partners.
- Evaluate new business requirements and
translate them into practical technology solutions.
- Lead decision-making around product
enhancements, innovation initiatives, and future development
opportunities.
- Ensure products meet security, compliance,
and governance requirements.
- Oversee third-party service providers and
ensure agreed service standards are maintained.
- Analyze market developments, industry
trends, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for growth and
competitive advantage.
- Collaborate with technical teams to guide
architectural direction, integration strategies, and modernization
efforts.
- Champion customer-focused thinking and
ensure product decisions deliver measurable business value.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; product management certification advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in IT product management, product ownership, or senior technical roles, preferably with product financial accountability.
- Strong technical expertise in areas such as architecture, cloud, systems integration, or software delivery, with demonstrated industry thought leadership.
- Experience working within the logistics and/or warehousing technology environment.
- Solid understanding of IT market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, supported by excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Skilled in product financial management, budgeting, vendor management, and cost optimization.
- Experienced in Agile methodologies, backlog management, and product delivery practices.
- Understands compliance, security, and risk management within a product environment.