Product Manager (Data)

About this role

<p><strong>Mr D,</strong> a division of the Takealot Group, is seeking a highly talented <strong>Data</strong> <strong>Product Manager</strong> to join our dynamic team. This role is at the heart of our ambition to harness the power of data to drive business strategy and outcomes. You will work cross-functionally with stakeholders across the business, engineering teams, and data scientists to define, develop, and execute a comprehensive data product roadmap. We offer a dynamic work environment with a culture that is open, innovative, and performance-oriented. This role allows you to make a significant impact on the business and the lives of our customers.</p> <p><strong>Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Scale:</strong> Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do.</li> <li><strong>Learn: </strong>We work with the best of the best, and then some. Code alongside industry leaders and upskill in record time.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Grow:</strong> Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group:<a href="http://takealot.com"> takealot.com</a>, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who’s who in the tech space:</strong></p> <p>This position reports to the <strong>Product Lead: Group Data</strong></p> <h3>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</h3> <p><strong>Data Strategy &amp; Roadmap Development</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with stakeholders to define a holistic strategy for leveraging data to achieve business objectives.&nbsp;</li> <li>Identify opportunities for impactful data solutions and prioritise projects for inclusion in the product roadmap.&nbsp;</li> <li>Balance long-term product vision with short-term wins to deliver value incrementally.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration &amp; Advocacy</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Act as an evangelist for data within the business, helping stakeholders understand its capabilities and potential value.&nbsp;</li> <li>Assist stakeholders in defining and tracking Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for data initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Product Development &amp; Delivery</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with engineering teams to prioritise, plan, and execute the development of data products and capabilities.&nbsp;</li> <li>Inform build vs. buy decisions on technical solutions, balancing cost, speed to market, and strategic fit.&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage the data product lifecycle from concept through launch and beyond, incorporating feedback and evolving requirements.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Governance &amp; Metrics</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Advocate for data governance, quality, and compliance standards within the organisation.&nbsp;</li> <li>Define and analyse metrics to measure the success of data products and initiatives.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Problem-Solving &amp; Execution</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Proactively explore problem spaces and opportunities to support the product vision and roadmap.&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate with engineering teams to reduce uncertainty and set actionable deliverables.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Attributes required:</h3> <ul> <li>Solutions-oriented with a high-energy, can-do attitude.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, using data to inform decisions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Passion for solving ambiguous, complex problems and delivering innovative, high-quality solutions.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to identify areas for improvement in current processes and drive change effectively.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Requirements</h3> <p><strong>Education &amp; Experience</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field, or equivalent industry experience.&nbsp;</li> <li>3 years proven experience as a Product Manager or similar role, ideally within an e-commerce or data-centric organisation.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills &amp; Competencies</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex organisational structures and build consensus.&nbsp;</li> <li>Familiarity with agile development methodologies and working with technical teams.&nbsp;</li> <li>Strategic thinker with an analytical mindset and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to make informed decisions quickly, balancing business needs with technical feasibility.&nbsp;</li> <li>Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.&nbsp;</li> <li>High accountability for meeting deadlines and delivering results.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Experience</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Proven track record in delivering data products and subsequent iterations at scale.&nbsp;</li> <li>Proficiency with agile methods and tools to support project management in a timeline-sensitive environment.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Let’s talk about life @ Mr D&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>The power is in your hands</strong>: We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package that allows flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.</li> <li><strong>No doors</strong>: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.</li> <li><strong>Naspers Tech Community</strong> <strong>&amp; Online Learning</strong>: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Upskill with free access to courses on Prosus Academy, Udacity, Coursera, and more.</li> <li><strong>Good times</strong>: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the Takealot Group during regular social events and out-of-office activities</li> <li><strong>Birthday leave</strong>: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Help when you need it most</strong>: