Permanent - Product Manager - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Job Number: 79787


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79787
Permanent
Product Manager
Microsoft Suite
Mining
Ekurhuleni (East Rand)
Gauteng

Job Purpose

  • The Product Manager (PM) will be responsible for overseeing the entire product life cycle of company ’s Gas detection instrumentation from concept to market release and beyond.
  • This role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in product management, a deep understanding of the mining industry and a passion for advancing safety technologies

Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Vision

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings to define a clear product vision.
  • Formulate a robust product and market strategy aligned with company  Systems' overall business objectives.
  • Derive product requirements from market requirements, product strategy and vision.

Product Development

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production and quality assurance to drive the development of the OSS systems and products.
  • Coordinate and conduct R&D to ensure the product aligns with cutting-edge technologies and industry standards.
  • User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX)
  • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to inform development decisions.
  • Responsible for coordinating lab scale testing, on site testing and site trials.

Project Management

  • Create and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
  • Prioritise tasks, manage resources effectively, and navigate potential roadblocks to keep the project on track.
  • Responsible for the document configuration of designs, requirements, certifications, approvals, training material, manuals, bill of materials, test and trial results etc.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Interface with key stakeholders, including customers, internal teams and external partners to gather feedback and ensure alignment with market needs.
  • Communicate project updates, timelines, and milestones to various stakeholders, fostering transparency and collaboration.

Quality Assurance

  • Implement rigorous testing protocols to ensure that the products and System meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.
  • Work closely with the quality assurance team to identify and address any product deficiencies promptly.

Market Launch

  • Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy, including product positioning, pricing, and promotional activities.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to create compelling product messaging and collateral.
  • Coordinate and support Proof of Concepts (PoC) activities.

Post-Launch Management

  • Monitor product performance in the market and gather user feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Develop and implement strategies to address any issues, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a Technical Discipline, Business, or a related field.
  • Proven experience (5+ years) in product management, preferably in the development of safety or mining-related technologies.
  • Has at least 10 years experience in the mining industry.
  • Deep understanding of gas detection instrumentation, Systems and Environmental Monitoring Systems or related safety technologies.
  • Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget. (Proof to be presented)
Technical Discipline, Business
Bachelors
Available

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