Product Manager

5 days ago

Sandton, South Africa Shorza Full time

**Product Manager - Digital/IT Focus (Remote - South Africa | UK Client)**

**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.

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