Senior Technical PM – iOS

Hangar Aviation Technologies, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

South Africa - Cape Town

Job Type

Contract

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Hangar Aviation Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Product Manager to spearhead the product strategy and execution for their cutting-edge iOS consumer application. This pivotal role is designed for an individual with a profound understanding of the iOS ecosystem, a proven history of shipping successful consumer-facing applications, and the technical acumen to collaborate seamlessly with engineering teams. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our core iOS experience, driving innovation, and ensuring our product not only meets but exceeds user expectations while achieving significant business outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a substantial impact within a dynamic and rapidly growing global company, building a long-term, remote career.
• In this role, your day-to-day responsibilities will encompass the full spectrum of product management, beginning with the ideation phase and culminating in the successful release of features to the Apple App Store. You will be the primary owner of the product roadmap for our iOS consumer application, meticulously planning and prioritizing initiatives to align with strategic objectives. A significant aspect of your work will involve navigating the intricacies of the Apple App Store, including its stringent guidelines, complex review processes, and dynamic release cycles, ensuring a smooth and efficient path to market for all updates and new features. You will engage directly with our talented engineering teams, translating product vision into clear, actionable technical requirements, actively participating in architectural discussions, and proactively identifying and removing any impediments to delivery, thereby fostering an environment of continuous progress and high performance.
• Furthermore, you will leverage a data-driven approach to product development, utilizing user research, analytics, and A/B testing to uncover new opportunities, rigorously validate hypotheses, and precisely measure the impact of implemented features. A key focus will be the integration of advanced AI-driven features into the consumer product experience, from conceptualization and design through to final delivery and iteration. This involves understanding the potential of AI to enhance user engagement and provide novel functionalities. Collaboration with our design team will be paramount, ensuring that the product is not only technically robust and scalable but also offers an exceptional and intuitive user experience that resonates with our target audience. You will also be responsible for representing the product vision and progress in various cross-functional forums, including strategic planning sessions, regular stakeholder updates, and critical executive reviews, ensuring alignment and buy-in across the organization.
• The team at Hangar Aviation Technologies is composed of passionate and driven individuals dedicated to building innovative solutions. You will be joining a collaborative environment where technical expertise is highly valued, and where open communication and shared learning are encouraged. This role offers a unique chance to work with fast-growing global companies, providing exposure to diverse business challenges and opportunities for professional growth. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a product that impacts a large consumer base, gaining invaluable experience in mobile product strategy, technical product management, and the nuances of the iOS ecosystem.
• In this Senior Technical PM role, you will have the opportunity to significantly deepen your expertise in mobile product management, particularly within the iOS domain. You will gain hands-on experience with the latest advancements in AI integration into consumer applications, enhancing your understanding of how to leverage emerging technologies to create compelling user experiences. The role provides a platform to hone your skills in technical requirement definition, architectural review, and cross-functional leadership, preparing you for even more senior leadership positions. You will also develop a sophisticated understanding of App Store dynamics, optimization strategies, and consumer growth metrics, which are critical for success in the mobile app market. Ultimately, this position offers a clear path for career advancement within Hangar Aviation Technologies, allowing you to grow your influence and impact as a leader in product management.
• The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of successfully shipping consumer-facing iOS applications, demonstrating a deep understanding of the entire product lifecycle from conception to App Store release. This includes a comprehensive familiarity with the Apple App Store, encompassing its submission processes, evolving guidelines, rigorous review cycles, and strategies for optimization. A critical requirement is hands-on coding ability, specifically in Python or Java, enabling you to not only read and understand code but also to actively reason about technical solutions and communicate effectively with engineering counterparts. You will have prior experience in successfully delivering AI-powered features within a consumer product context, showcasing your ability to translate complex technology into user-centric value. Furthermore, strong B2C product instincts are essential, with a demonstrated focus on key metrics such as user retention, engagement, and overall user experience. The role also demands comfort and adaptability in early-stage or fast-moving product environments, where agility and rapid iteration are key. Finally, prior remote work experience is mandatory, along with fluency in utilizing remote collaboration tools like Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace to maintain productivity and connectivity.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven track record as a Senior PM or above, shipping consumer-facing iOS applications.
• Deep familiarity with the Apple App Store — submission processes, guidelines, review cycles, and optimisation.
• Hands-on coding ability in Python or Java; you must be able to read, write, and reason about code.
• Experience delivering AI-powered features in a consumer product context.
• Strong B2C product instincts with a focus on retention, engagement, and user experience.
• Must have prior remote work experience and be fluent with remote collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, or similar).

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Real growth opportunities.
• Long-term, remote career building.
• Flexible time zone alignment with HQ.
• Opportunity to work with fast-growing global companies.
• Chance to integrate AI-driven features into consumer products.

Skills & Technologies

Python

Java

iOS

Mobile

Senior

Remote

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About Hangar Aviation Technologies, Inc.

Provider of an online platform that connects aircraft owners and operators with certified pilots and instructors for on-demand charter, rental, training and ferry flights. The marketplace vets pilots, manages scheduling, payment and insurance, giving owners access to qualified crew while enabling pilots to find work across piston, turboprop and jet aircraft nationwide. Based in Austin, Texas, the company serves private owners, flight schools, charter operators and corporate flight departments seeking flexible pilot staffing solutions.

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