Yvonne Hefer
Product Manager
Cape Town
Summary
Dynamic Product Manager at Keyphase Technologies with over 3 years of hands-on experience in managing diverse, multifaceted projects in the agritech sector. Experienced in managing the full product lifecycle — from problem identification and solution design to implementation and client relationship management. Brings a comprehensive, strategic approach to product and project management, ensuring solutions are simple, efficient, well-implemented, and aligned with client needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Keyphase Technologies
01.2025 - Current
- Managing full product lifecycle, from ideation through to post-launch support.
- Coordinating project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
- Working in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
- Communicating with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Managing stakeholder and client expectations throughout the entire product development process.
- Implementing Agile methodologies for more efficient project management and team collaboration.
Process & Systems Designer
Keyphase Technologies
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Re-evaluated and redesigned the company's Time-and-Attendance software product, focusing on all facets of the product, including end-user experience, business process flows and data flow management
- Documented developer specification and technical user specifications for use in implementations and considerations in future product extensions
Product Engineer
Keyphase Technologies
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Actively engaged in all phases of diverse and complex projects
- Collaborated closely with developers, clients, and end-users, playing a pivotal role in product design
- Mapped business processes and client requirements to project outcomes and deliverables
- Managed client relationships in high-pressure situations, often requiring quick ideation and on-the-spot problem-solving
- Supervised client support post project completion and ensured continuous client satisfaction
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering (Mechatronics)
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch 04.2001 -
Skills
Product lifecycle management
Teamwork and collaboration
Product vision and strategy
Timeline management
Product development
Project planning
Business process analysis
Timeline
Product Manager
Keyphase Technologies
01.2025 - Current
Process & Systems Designer
Keyphase Technologies
07.2024 - 11.2024
Product Engineer
Keyphase Technologies
04.2021 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Engineering (Mechatronics)
Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -
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