Technical Product Owner

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa SPECD (Pty) Ltd Full time
Gauteng, JHB - Central

  • Hourly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

We are in search of a skilled and experienced TECHNICAL PRODUCT OWNER to join the technology team of our financial institution client.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with a product sense, product execution and analytics, leadership, technical knowhow, blockchain knowledge and learnability. They need to be adaptable to change.

As a Product Owner, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and success of IT products within the organization.

You will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and the development team, defining product features, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring that the IT products meet business objectives and user needs. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering high-quality, efficient, and user-friendly IT solutions.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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Job Title:Technical Product Owner

Employment Type: 12 Month Contract (Renewable), Hybrid

Work Location:
Johannesburg

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.

Product Vision:

  • Define and communicate the longterm vision and goals for IT products, aligning them with the organization's overall strategic objectives.

2. Stakeholder Engagement**:

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, endusers, and crossfunctional teams to gather requirements, understand their needs, and prioritize feature requests.

3.

Product Backlog Management:

  • Create, maintain, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it is wellorganized and reflects the most valuable and urgent tasks.

4.
User Story Development:

  • Write clear and concise user stories, acceptance criteria, and other relevant documentation to guide the development team.

5. Release Planning**:

  • Collaborate with the development team to plan and prioritize product releases, taking into consideration resource constraints and business priorities.

6.

Sprint Planning:

  • Participate in sprint planning meetings, provide input on sprint goals, and help resolve any questions or issues raised by the development team.

7. Continuous Improvement**:

  • Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of IT products, gather feedback, and make data driven decisions to improve product quality and user satisfaction

8.
Risk Management:

  • Identify and manage risks associated with product development, including technical challenges, resource constraints, and changes in business priorities.

9. Quality Assurance**:

  • Work closely with the QA team to ensure that the product meets quality standards and functional requirements.

10. Documentation**:

  • Maintain uptodate product documentation, including user guides, release notes, and process flows.

11. Training and Support**:

  • Provide training and support to endusers and internal stakeholders to ensure they can effectively use and benefit from the IT products.

12.

Market Research:

  • Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and emerging technologies to make informed product decisions.

This Product Owner role is critical for ensuring that IT products align with the organization's strategic goals and meet the needs of both business stakeholders and end-users.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • 6+ years Transactional Banking Experience.
  • 6+ years financial industry experience.
  • 6+ Years Product Owner
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

MANDATORY SKILLS:

  • Proven experience as a Product Owner or similar role in IT product development.
  • Strong understanding of agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Analytical mindset and the ability to make data driven decisions.
  • Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and software development methodologies.
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure, software development processes, and technology trends.
  • Agile or Scrum certification.
  • FX or digital asset knowledge.
  • Must have financial services experience.

BENEFICIAL SKILLS:

  • Blockchain (DLT) knowledge.
  • FX or digital asset knowledge.

PACKAGE & REMUNERATION:

  • Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, applicable experience, and previous earnings.

For more information please contact:

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