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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Senior Analytics Product Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Management position
  • Stellenbosch
  • Posted 13 Jan 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 30 days
  • Job 2630685 - Ref 878000014956167
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About the position

Are you a strategic thinker passionate about turning data into action? Do you thrive at the intersection of business and analytics, leading innovative products that deliver measurable impact? Join us as a Senior Analytics Product Manager and drive the development and deployment of analytics solutions that shape business decisions and create real value.


Job Purpose:
Drive the delivery of the analytics product strategy through the development and deployment of a portfolio of innovative products that generate measurable business value. A Senior APM leads communication with senior functional and regional stakeholders, acting as a strategic bridge between business and analytics teams. You will share insights, align cross-functional priorities, and proactively shape the roadmap of analytics products based on evolving business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:


Analytics Product Development


  • Own and manage the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to launch, including market needs, product vision, and strategy.
  • Develop detailed product requirements and specifications for innovative analytics products (alongside the product owner).
  • Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, engineers, and UX designers to drive product development in a lean/agile environment.
  • Create transparent communication to manage stakeholder engagement, validating product concepts and optimizing product development.
  • Evaluate competitive offerings to ensure that our analytics product maintains its leadership in the marketplace.
Analytics Product Deployment


  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product deployment (incl. change management).
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that product solutions are aligned with business needs.
  • Work closely with customer-facing teams to develop and implement training and support materials.
  • Measure product performance and optimize based on gathered data and user feedback.


RequirementsQualifications:


  • BSc/BEng/BComm in a quantitative related field; equivalent work experience accepted. Master’s degree preferred.
  • 5+ years in product, analytics, tech, or consulting roles, including leadership of complex projects or portfolios.
Must Have:


  • Strong strategic communication skills, executive-level messaging, with demonstrated ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions and regions.
  • Proven experience managing a portfolio of analytics or data-driven products with varying scope and complexity.
  • Joint ownership with senior business leaders of portfolio prioritisation, sequencing, and investment trade-offs.
  • Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, with structured problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to define and execute product strategy and communicate actionable insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience leading teams in agile environments (e.g., backlogs, sprints, user stories, iterative design).
  • Track record of translating business problems into scalable analytics solutions that deliver tangible business value.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive prioritisation and delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives, balancing business impact and resource constraints.
  • Deep experience managing full product lifecycles in cross-functional settings.
Nice to Have:


  • Experience in data analysis, machine learning, or related field.
  • Experience working in or delivering analytics solutions within the FMCG sector.
  • Familiarity with data platforms, governance principles, and AI/ML product development pipelines.
Leadership Competencies:


  • Mentorship: Guides and develops domain experts across the analytics portfolio.
  • Vision and Direction: Provides clear strategic direction, aligning teams around a shared vision and long-term objectives.
  • Influence and Impact: Builds credibility with senior stakeholders; drives decisions without formal authority.
  • People Development: Coaches product owners and cross-functional teams to foster growth and capability building.
  • Collaboration: Promotes shared ownership and teamwork across analytics, technology, and business functions.
  • Change Leadership: Leads transformation initiatives by creating buy-in, managing resistance, and ensuring readiness.
  • Execution Excellence: Sets high standards for delivery, ensures accountability, and drives operational discipline.
  • Resilience and Adaptability: Maintains composure under pressure, navigates ambiguity, and adapts quickly to changing business priorities.
If you’re ready to lead the future of analytics, influence strategic decisions, and make data work harder for the business, we want to hear from you!


 




Desired Skills:

  • Product Management
  • Analytics & Data Insight
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Cross functional Leadership
  • Agile / Scrum delivery

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:


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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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