Product Manager – Digital/IT Focus

Sandton
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT Management
Reference: 133097

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Vacancy Details

🌍 Product Manager – Digital/IT Focus (Remote – South Africa | UK Client)

📍 Preferred Location: Johannesburg or Cape Town (Open to candidates across SA)
🕒 Working Hours: Aligned to UK Business Hours

About the Role

We are recruiting for a Digital/IT Product Manager to join a UK-based organisation committed to innovation through digital transformation and purpose-built internal solutions. You’ll lead the delivery of impactful technology products that streamline operations, enhance agility, and drive strategic growth across the business.

This is a remote position based in South Africa, working in alignment with UK time zones. You’ll collaborate with international teams and play a central role in creating digital tools that deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and continuous improvement of internal digital products, from ideation to launch.
Align product strategy and feature priorities with broader business objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, business units, and key stakeholders.
Manage and prioritise product backlogs, ensuring value-driven decision-making.
Own outcomes — take accountability for the successful delivery of solutions.
Leverage data and analytics to inform decisions and measure performance.
Produce clear, actionable product documentation including user stories and story maps.
Prepare product launches with effective communication and rollout planning.
Identify operational pain points and propose innovative, technology-led improvements.
Engage in discovery work to challenge assumptions and continuously improve product impact.
Contribute to business reviews and present product performance and roadmap outcomes.

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience managing digital or IT products through the full lifecycle.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
Experience with value-based prioritisation and defining MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) and MLPs (Minimum Lovable Products).
Proficient in using data and analytics to support decisions and explain priorities.
Creative, solutions-oriented mindset — able to think outside the box.
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to deliver outcomes independently.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing and maintaining product backlogs and development alignment.

Beneficial Experience

While not essential, experience working within the following environments will be advantageous:

Recruitment
Talent acquisition
Managed service provision (MSP)
Workforce solutions

Familiarity with the challenges and systems used in these areas will help accelerate success in this role.

What We’re Looking For

Based in South Africa — ideally in Johannesburg or Cape Town, but open to other regions.
Able to work UK business hours remotely.
Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with international teams.
A proactive, delivery-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Someone motivated by innovation, ownership, and making a meaningful impact.

Why Join?

Collaborate with a forward-thinking UK team driving digital transformation.
Gain valuable international experience while based in South Africa.
Be part of a growing product function where your ideas and ownership matter.
Shape the future of internal digital products that truly impact business success.

Apply today to help shape the future of digital products with a company that values ownership, creativity, and progress.

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