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Technical PRODUCT Manager (SaaS) Jobs in Johannesburg at The Focus Group
The Focus Group Johannesburg, South Africa 04 March 2025 Mid / Senior 75000 – 108333 Full Time Cost to Company 5 years – 7 years Skills Agile Product Launching Software Industries Software Job Description
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Product Manager with experience in B2B SaaS and a strong background in launching products in global markets. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining product strategy, managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, and driving the success of technical solutions using a product-led growth (PLG) methodology.
This role is PERMANANT and will require collaboration across cross-functional (multi-disciplinary) teams, including engineering, digital transformation, finance, sales, marketing, the management committee and customer success.
Job Details:
Reporting Manager: CTO/ Dotted line to CEO
Direct Reports: N/A (Individual Contributor)
Location: Remote / Hybrid / Specific Location (if applicable)
Salary: Market-related, based on experience
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a strategic product roadmap for SaaS solutions, aligning with business objectives, cybersecurity best practices, customer needs, competitive insights, and third-party integrations.
Collaborate with engineering to define requirements, prioritise features, and drive product development from ideation to launch.
Lead global product launches with cross-functional coordination and ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.
Implement a product-led growth (PLG) strategy, leveraging customer insights to enhance user experience and adoption.
Continuously monitor competitors, evaluate third-party solutions, and refine positioning for market differentiation.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of experience in Technical Product Management within a SaaS B2B environment, with a proven track record of launching and scaling global
Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, product lifecycle management, and modern software development practices. A technical background in cloud computing, APIs, or DevSecOps with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
Experience implementing product-led growth (PLG) strategies, leveraging customer insights, user engagement analytics, and self-serve onboarding. Proficiency in product roadmap tools (e.g., Jira, Zoho Sprints, Planview) and a strong grasp of customer journey mapping, UX/UI principles, and data-driven decision-making.
Must have experience working with cross-functional teams in global remote settings and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Bonus Qualifications (Nice to Have):
Experience working with AI/ML, cybersecurity, or cloud-based
Knowledge of subscription-based business models and pricing
Product management disciples (e.g PRINCE II, PMBOK, AGILE).
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to influence and drive alignment in cross-functional (multi-disciplinary)
High adaptability to fast-paced and evolving
Strong sense of ownership and
Title: Technical PRODUCT Manager (SaaS)
Company: The Focus Group
Location: Johannesburg
