Data Product Manager Full Time

Join an innovative fintech and data-technology provider at the forefront of privacy-safe data collaboration. This company empowers consumer-facing organisations to extract actionable insights from first-party data while fully protecting personal information.
With a strong focus on security, compliance, and ethical data use, they combine advanced cryptography, AI, and predictive analytics to drive operational excellence, customer understanding, and sustainable growth.
Their mission-driven approach enables financial inclusion, supporting millions of previously “credit-invisible” individuals to access essential financial services, while delivering high-performance, compliant solutions to their clients.

Our client is currently looking for a Data Product Manager to join their team.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years professional experience in data-related roles (data engineering, data science, business intelligence, or data product management)
• 4-6 years product management experience or demonstrated product thinking and delivery in data/analytics roles
• Experience working with cross-functional technical teams throughout product development
• Ability to frame problems and opportunities through business and user value lenses
• Exposure to B2B software or enterprise data environments
• Strong SQL proficiency and comfort with data analysis (required)
• Solid understanding of data pipeline concepts, data quality, and integration patterns
• Basic knowledge of API design and data delivery mechanisms
• Awareness of machine learning and statistical modelling applications
• Understanding of data governance principles and privacy regulations (GDPR, POPIA)
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Azure Synapse Analytics preferred)
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI highly desirable)
• Experience with prototyping and lean product development approaches
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Understanding of data monetization strategies and pricing models – Strong analytical and quantitative decision-making skills

Advantageous Experience
• Python or Spark programming skills
• Prior product management experience in B2B SaaS or data platforms
• Solutions architecture experience or interest in developing these capabilities
• Experience with marketplace or platform business models
• Knowledge of alternative data industry and financial services applications
• Experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare)
• Familiarity with data contracts, SLAs, and enterprise data agreements
• Azure certifications or willingness to pursue certification
• Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to it.vacancy@stand-outstaffing.co.za. You can also contact the team on 031 350 4019 or alternatively you can visit our website www.stand-outstaffing.co.za

Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.