Vacancy Details
Employer: Kontak Recruitment
Software Product Manager (JB4817)
Remote (Suitable for candidates in Gauteng only)
XXX-XXXX to XXX-XXXX Annually CTC
Permanent
A dynamic company is seeking a skilled and motivated Product Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the product roadmap, leading product development and strategy, and driving digital innovation across the business. This role requires leadership over multiple teams to ensure the effective execution of the overall strategy. The focus of the business is to provide retail food & beverage, as well as duty-free retail products, services, and technologies to B2B and B2C customers through a variety of channels. The global nature of the company offers unique exposure to different cultures, technologies, and solutions in various projects
Minimum Requirements:
Relevant tertiary qualification
7+ years’ experience in software development within complex, high-performance software environments
5+ years of experience in end-to-end product ownership or senior business analyst roles in consulting or industry
Experience with tools like JIRA, MS DevOps, MS Teams, etc
Agile Product Owner Certification (advantageous)
Design Thinking/UX Certification (advantageous)
Experience in launching digital products across industries
Experience working in an Agile environment with cross-functional teams
Experience working with content management systems and product catalogues
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (Designers, Engineers, Product Owners, Architects) in fast-paced environments
Proven success in promoting a rapidly changing, collaborative, and iterative product development environment
Fluency in various technologies (web, data, ERP) to direct and inspire technologists within Agile teams
Deep understanding of iterative product development methodologies such as SAFe and Scrum
Ability to manage details for successful execution while understanding strategic impact
Experience translating customer feedback into structured product ideas, roadmaps, and backlogs
Comfort in collaborating on UX challenges with designers
Strong user empathy with experience in combining user research, insights, and data
Excellent organization and documentation skills, including writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical infrastructure requirements
Experience working with data, design, and research teams to prototype, test, and validate ideas
Ability to influence and work with remote teams
Proven understanding and application of human-centered design and delivery
Duties and Responsibilities:
7+ years’ experience in software development within complex, high-performance software environments
5+ years of experience in end-to-end product ownership or senior business analyst roles in consulting or industry
Experience with tools like JIRA, MS DevOps, MS Teams, etc.
Relevant tertiary qualification
Agile Product Owner Certification (advantageous)
Design Thinking/UX Certification (advantageous)
Experience in launching digital products across industries
Experience working in an Agile environment with cross-functional teams
Experience working with content management systems and product catalogues
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (Designers, Engineers, Product Owners, Architects) in fast-paced environments while maintaining calm under pressure
Proven success in promoting a rapidly changing, collaborative, and iterative product development environment
Fluency in various technologies (web, data, ERP) to direct and inspire technologists within Agile teams
Deep understanding of iterative product development methodologies such as SAFe and Scrum
Ability to manage details for successful execution while understanding strategic impact
Experience translating customer feedback into structured product ideas, roadmaps, and backlogs
Comfort in collaborating on UX challenges with designers
Strong user empathy with experience in combining user research, insights, and data
Excellent organization and documentation skills, including writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical infrastructure requirements
Experience working with data, design, and research teams to prototype, test, and validate ideas
Ability to influence and work with remote teams
Proven understanding and application of human-centered design and delivery
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
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Candidate Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification
7+ years’ experience in software development within complex, high-performance software environments
5+ years of experience in end-to-end product ownership or senior business analyst roles in consulting or industry
Experience with tools like JIRA, MS DevOps, MS Teams, etc
Agile Product Owner Certification (advantageous)
Design Thinking/UX Certification (advantageous)
Experience in launching digital products across industries
Experience working in an Agile environment with cross-functional teams
Experience working with content management systems and product catalogues
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (Designers, Engineers, Product Owners, Architects) in fast-paced environments
Proven success in promoting a rapidly changing, collaborative, and iterative product development environment
Fluency in various technologies (web, data, ERP) to direct and inspire technologists within Agile teams
Deep understanding of iterative product development methodologies such as SAFe and Scrum
Ability to manage details for successful execution while understanding strategic impact
Experience translating customer feedback into structured product ideas, roadmaps, and backlogs
Comfort in collaborating on UX challenges with designers
Strong user empathy with experience in combining user research, insights, and data
Excellent organization and documentation skills, including writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical infrastructure requirements
Experience working with data, design, and research teams to prototype, test, and validate ideas
Ability to influence and work with remote teams
Proven understanding and application of human-centered design and delivery
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About Kontak Recruitment
Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.
Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.
Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.
Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.
Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.
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