Remote Lead Product Manager

About the Role

Our client, a highly innovative SaaS company renowned for its user-centric digital solutions, is seeking an experienced Lead Product Manager to join their fully remote team. This is a critical leadership role responsible for defining the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for a key product line. You will deeply understand market needs, customer requirements, and competitive landscapes to guide product development from conception through launch and iteration. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills, a proven track record in managing complex digital products, and a passion for creating impactful user experiences. This remote-first position offers the opportunity to shape product direction and drive growth from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap based on market analysis, customer feedback, and business objectives.
• Lead the product lifecycle management process, from ideation and prioritization to development, launch, and post-launch analysis.
• Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure successful product development and delivery.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews to identify opportunities and validate product assumptions.
• Develop detailed product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Prioritize the product backlog and manage sprint planning and execution in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Define and track key product metrics (KPIs) to measure success and inform future iterations.
• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Mentor and guide junior product managers and contribute to the overall product management practice.
• Champion the voice of the customer throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager, with significant experience in a lead or senior role managing complex digital products, preferably SaaS.
• Demonstrated success in defining product strategy and executing product roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with user research, market analysis, and competitive intelligence.
• Ability to effectively manage stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Experience working in a fully remote setting or managing distributed teams is highly advantageous.
• Passion for technology and building products that delight users.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Significant opportunity to influence product strategy and drive business growth.
• Access to professional development, leadership training, and conferences.
• Collaborative and high-performing remote team culture.
• Be at the forefront of innovation in the SaaS industry, potentially influencing products impacting users near Sandton .