Product Manager

• *Purpose of the job**

To optimize the value of a product by bridging the gap between stakeholders and the development team. The Product

Manager define the product's vision, prioritize features in the product backlog based on market and stakeholder needs, and ensure clear communication of these requirements to the development team. • *Qualifications and expertise required** • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Business Administration, Computer Science or Engineering. • At least three years’ experience in mining, blasting and/or electronic initiating systems would be beneficial. • In-depth knowledge of electronic blasting systems and specific channel partner applications of these systems will be beneficial. • Maintain a high level of mining knowledge on all different types of mining methods and applications (surface & underground). • Attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Familiarity with software systems used in mining operations or data analysis tools that support decision-making. • *Required Experience** • Setting and articulating a clear product vision and strategy based on market analysis, stakeholder feedback. • Develop a deep understanding of the market, identifying gaps and opportunities in the electronic initiation systems and supporting software packages. • Responsible for assisting channel partners in formulating business cases that advocate for product development, modifications, or specific requirements. • Developing and maintaining a product roadmap that outlines the progression of the product over time, considering both long-term objectives and short-term deliverables. • Gathering market-focused information to compile user requirement specifications, ensuring they align with both customer needs and company objectives. • Acting as the main liaison between internal teams and channel partners and end-user’s users, to align objectives, collect feedback, and convey product strategies and advancements. • Consistently studies market trends, user behaviours, and competitor products to guide informed and competitive product decisions. • Understanding and ensuring that the product meets all necessary regulatory, legal, and compliance standards and advising the relevant teams thereof. • Evaluating developed functions to ascertain that they effectively address and resolve the end user's requirements. • Identifying potential risks in the product development and market release process and implementing strategies to mitigate those risks. • Liaise with the marketing team to guide the creation of accurate and compelling promotional materials, ensuring a consistent and informed message for the target audience

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Davidr@djrc.co.za