Product Manager

About the Role We’re looking for a Product Manager to take ownership of core product areas within HyperDev. You’ll work directly with the co-founders (technical + commercial) to shape product direction, prioritise what gets built, and ensure we’re solving real user problems. This is a hands-on role in a small, product-heavy team. You’ll be expected to move quickly, make decisions with imperfect information, and work closely with engineers to ship meaningful improvements fast. What You’ll Do Own and drive the product roadmap across key areas of the HyperDev platform Work closely with engineers to define, scope, and ship features Translate user needs, feedback, and data into clear product decisions Prioritise ruthlessly, balancing speed, impact, and technical constraints Write clear product specs, tickets, and acceptance criteria Collaborate with commercial and growth teams to align product with business goals Analyse product performance and iterate based on real usage Improve internal product processes as we scale What We’re Looking For 5+ years as an individual contributor product manager with a track record of shipping impactful products. Have technical proficiency, ideally including hands-on coding or deep technical familiarity. Demonstrated experience with product discovery and agile delivery. Solid understanding of platform architecture, API integrations, and SaaS ecosystems. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical groups. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and prioritisation skills. Ability to drive progress proactively in ambiguous environments. Extra points if you: Startup experience or zero-to-one product building. Experience in EdTech, ecommerce or developer-focused products. A University degree is beneficial but not required. Remote-first with hybrid flexibility We’re a remote-first team with the option for hybrid work depending on your location and preferences. While our roots are in Southern Africa, we’re building a distributed team and welcome applicants globally. Work from wherever you do your best work, and collaborate across time zones with a team that values autonomy and trust. Learn and grow while building the future We believe in continuous learning. As part of the wider HyperionDev ecosystem, you’ll have access to our coding bootcamps and technical training, whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or explore new ones. A global mission, backed by real impact Join an ambitious new venture within one of the most established names in developer education. At HyperDev, you’ll work with former OpenAI researchers, engineers from top gaming studios, and a leadership team with deep experience across AI, edtech, and product scaling. Work that matters We’re building tools to radically improve how developers code, learn, and grow, and to make these tools accessible to learners worldwide. Your work won’t just push technical boundaries, it’ll empower thousands of people to break into life-changing tech careers.