Technology Product Owner

1 day ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Progressive IT Resourcing Full-time

? Career Opportunity: TPO -- Core Banking, Credit, Card & Payments, ATM & POS

We're looking for an experienced Technology Product Owner to lead the end-to-end technical ownership of Temenos Core Banking, Credit, Card & Payments, and ATM/POS platforms. This pivotal role spans configuration, integration, release management, and operational stability, ensuring these systems drive transformation, growth, and straight-through processing across multiple markets.

? Key Focus Areas

  • Lead the first platform deployment, setting the standard for future rollouts.

  • Own technical delivery of the T24 core banking platform, including upgrades and multi-country deployment.

  • Manage product ownership across credit, card, payments, and ATM/POS stacks.

  • Drive integration and straight-through processing between core banking and surrounding systems.

  • Oversee backlog management, release planning, and vendor collaboration.

  • Build and lead a high-performance technical product team.

  • Ensure platform stability, compliance, and resilience across subsidiaries.

  • Translate business and channel requirements into technical delivery.

? Responsibilities

  • Define and govern asset strategy, balancing technical debt, upgrades, and innovation.

  • Build a culture of excellence, transformation, and continuous improvement.

  • Ensure governance, compliance, and IT risk management.

  • Drive disaster recovery planning and operational resilience.

  • Optimise total cost of ownership while maintaining asset health.

  • Champion innovation across the full lifecycle of portfolio assets.

  • Lead stakeholder engagement and ensure commercial soundness of delivery.

? Qualifications & Experience

  • Advanced Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or Engineering.

  • Preferred certifications: TOGAF, SAFe, Project Management (PMI/Prince II).

  • 11+ years of experience, including 6--7 years in management.

  • Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver enterprise-scale technical capabilities.

? What We're Looking For

  • Strong technical expertise in Temenos platforms.

  • Skilled in product management, project execution, and stakeholder engagement.

  • Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and transformation.

  • Ability to build resilient systems and high-performing teams.