Vacancy Details
Employer: iqbusiness South Africa
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Lead Product Manager to drive the vision, roadmap, and delivery of key product initiatives. This role requires a strong blend of business acumen, user-centric thinking, and technical understanding. The ideal candidate is a natural leader who can collaborate across teams, influence decision-making, and ensure products deliver measurable value to customers and the business.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Vision
Define the product vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap aligned to business goals.
Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer discovery to identify new opportunities.
Translate company objectives into clear product goals and measurable outcomes.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Lead and mentor a team of Product Managers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, UX, Marketing, Sales).
Act as the primary product advocate and communicate product plans, progress, and priorities to leadership.
Partner with executives to ensure alignment and influence strategic product decisions.
Product Planning & Execution
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to launch and iteration.
Develop and manage product roadmaps, ensuring prioritization based on business value and customer needs.
Create detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Review product performance, define KPIs, and drive continuous improvements post-launch.
Customer & Market Focus
Deeply understand customer needs through interviews, analytics, and usage data.
Champion customer empathy, ensuring user experience is central to product design.
Work with UX teams to create intuitive, impactful user experiences.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Use qualitative and quantitative data to guide product decisions.
Track and analyze product metrics to measure success and identify improvement areas.
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IQbusiness has also given me the opportunity to be involved in exciting initiatives such as B-Corp and the Women’s Chapter Network which allows me to find meaning in my work. Working under good leadership and a supportive team at IQbusiness really makes me enjoy coming to work every day.
Sheneez Sigamoney
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