Product Manager needed at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• We’re looking for a Product Manager who’s excited to help build and scale the next generation of behavior-change products for drivers and fleets.
• You’ll work directly with the Head of Product & R&D to design, test, and deliver products that use data, AI, and behavioral science to make driving safer, more sustainable, and more rewarding.
• This is a hands-on, fast-paced role for someone who loves to experiment, move quickly, and work across teams to bring ideas to life. You’ll collaborate daily with engineering, design, data science, and customer success — driving delivery while learning every part of the product process.
• This is a creative, high-ownership role for someone who thrives on building, iterating, and pushing boundaries.
• No red tape. No endless approvals. Just real impact, real ownership, and the chance to help build a global product from the ground up.

Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to

Vision, Ownership & Delivery

• Involved in the end-to-end product lifecycle – from idea, research, and design through build, launch, and iteration.
• Translate complex ideas and business needs into clear product requirements, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.
• Guide multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and data scientists to deliver exceptional, behavior-changing products.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Head of Product & R&D to prioritize initiatives and ensure strategic alignment across all builds.
• Play a key role in coordinating and delivering the success of key features, pilots, and launches, ensuring quality, speed, and adoption.

Creativity, Research & Customer Insight

• Coordinate and execute user discovery, testing, and behavioral research to deeply understand driver and fleet needs.
• Design experiments, run A/B tests, and use data-driven insights to guide product decisions and improvements.
• Collaborate with behavioral scientists and the Head of Data Science to bring AI-driven personalization and adaptive coaching to life.
• Turn research into reality – shaping product experiences that motivate, reward, and retain users.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Drive collaboration across Engineering, Design, Data Science, Customer Success & Operations to deliver value seamlessly.
• Inspire creativity within the team – pushing for elegant solutions and meaningful user experiences.
• Partner with enterprise and pilot customers, ensuring product iterations are informed by real-world impact.
• Act as the unifying voice across disciplines – connecting insights, execution, and delivery into one cohesive product story.

Execution & Iteration

• Lead requirements definition, sprint planning, and release management with precision and urgency.Move fast – deliver MVPs, test, learn, and scale what works.
• Maintain a high standard of quality while constantly iterating to improve engagement, usability, and ROI.
• Work closely with the Data Science team to measure success and continuously optimize performance

Growth & Culture

• Help shape the product organization from the ground up – mentoring future members of the Product function as the team grows.
• Contribute to a culture of creativity, experimentation, and accountability.
• Bring energy, structure, and drive to an environment that moves at startup speed but aims for global scale.

Disclaimer

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time based on business demands.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills – able to align stakeholders, motivate teams, and inspire action.
• Deep understanding of agile delivery, experimentation, and user-centered design.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-moving, high-accountability environment.

Why This Role Matters

• Be a founding member in one of the most ambitious ventures in telematics and behavior change.
• Work alongside exceptional talent from Geotab and Discovery Vitality Drive International, backed by the best minds in data and product.
• Shape the systems that will coach millions of drivers globally.
• Enjoy full creative freedom, rapid decision-making, and the satisfaction of building something that truly moves the world forward.

Education and Experience

Education:

• Matric (Essential)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Science, Engineering, Actuarial, or a related field.
• Postgraduate studies or certifications in Product Management, UX, or Behavioral Science  – advantageous.

 Minimum Experience: 

• 5+ years in Product Management or Product Leadership, ideally in data-driven, behavior-change, or health-tech environments.
• Proven track record of owning products end-to-end – from research and definition to launch and iteration.
• Strong experience working in cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and data scientists.