Product Owner

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Centurion Growth Full time

CONTEXT
Our client's department is part of a well-known international mining group, and they are looking for a product owner ( PO ) to join their team.
They have a dynamic portfolio of internal innovation initiatives spanning new business model, product, service and process innovations that aim to optimise the performance of the current profitable core business and simultaneously build new business. Their competitive environment demands that they operate differently, and in an integrated and connected manner, to enable faster transition of these innovation initiatives through to impact by utilizing new processes, products/services and business models.
Their integrated innovation function has two broad deliverables:
The identification, research, venturing, and deployment of new processes, connected technology products and services and new business models to unlock maximum value from innovation for them
Build on existing foundations to commercialise technologies to 3rd parties - growing profitable new revenue streams
These deliverables provide an emphasis on integration and delivery of connected technologies to optimize the existing core business whilst advancing our continued exploration of new business models that unlock maximum value for the Group, while also establishing and pursuing a pathway to profitable growth and additive revenue streams.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
A Product owner is a tactical member and an integral part of the development team, responsible for maximizing the value of the products created by the development team. This role is responsible and accountable for the product backlog and ensuring the product development support the companys strategy and goals. The POs job is to ensure the developers are working efficiently and on the right items. This includes overseeing sprints, being the primary point of contact, and providing constant feedback to the development team.
ROLE RELATIONSHIPS
Managerially accountable to
Work closely with the Product Manager and internal stakeholders to understand industry, market needs, roadmap, and strategy.
Identify and understand customer pain points, assist in defining solutions and bring them to life
Be the voice of the customer in the team
Work closely with technical teams to define user stories and acceptance criteria
Use discovery techniques to manage product risk (value, usability, feasibility, and viability), and to test those risks qualitatively and quantitatively.
Translate product managers strategies to tasks for development to bridge the gap between
product strategy and development

**Own the product backlog to**:
Define and prioritise a backlog of products features and capabilities.
Update a dynamic and constantly evolving backlog
Develop and explicitly communicate Product and Sprint Goals
Clearly communicate each Product Backlog item, ensuring that the Product Backlog is transparent, visible, and understood.
Define acceptance criteria
Work with Delivery managers and tech principals to define success, help motivate teams, and be responsible for the outcome.
Lead pi planning to arrange, prioritize sprints & identify/map dependencies between various areas of business.
Work closely with the development to aid understanding of user stories, journeys and business value.
Conduct and own Sprint ceremonies and act as a key player throughout each event, including planning, refinement, review, and sprint demos.
With each iteration, evaluate, verify, and validate outcomes by performing UAT, and be responsible for all communication during releases.
Agile evangelist to improve ways of working
Works across teams to define and implement improvement stories that will increase the velocity and quality of the program.
Make data lead decisions on go/no go product and feature recommendation.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
QUALIFICATIONS
Relevant Bachelors Degree BSc Engineering, (Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering preferred), hard science or business degree
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years experience in Agile Product Development, with focus in hardware Products
Experience in bringing technology products and new machinery to market in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated success defining and launching excellent products
Technical background, with experience in an engineering/science discipline
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
Experienced in using discovery techniques to uncover user needs
Mining or industry experience will be advantageous
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills Team collaboration
Able to create direction and a sense of purpose for yourself and others.
Empathetic around customer problems and with an ability to dis-still insights into the product answer
Strategic thinking
You have strong analytical skills and proven process of data-validated, hypothesis
- driven experiment-tested decisions
Analytical, with the ability to gather data, s

  • Product Owner

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa IOCO Full time

    Our client is searching for a Product Owner. Responsible for setting the strategic direction of and through their team managing every aspect of the products and platforms that they own, maintain existing products/ platforms. This includes the delivery of new products and platforms as well as maintenance and enhancement of existing products and platforms...

  • Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa IOCO Full time

    Our client is searching for a Product Owner.Responsible for setting the strategic direction of and through their team managing every aspect of the products and platforms that they own, maintain existing products/ platforms.This includes the delivery of new products and platforms as well as maintenance and enhancement of existing products and platforms across...

  • Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Impronics Technologies Full time

    Required Experience: - Strategizing and presenting ideas to stakeholders. - Defining product features according to customer needs. - Leading the development process. - Acting as the main point of contact between teams and stakeholders. - Managing and prioritizing product backlog items. - Assisting the scrum/product development team to meet the objectives of...

  • Product Owner

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Visi Select Full time

    We are working with a leading software development company specialising in cutting-edge solutions for various industries. They are committed to delivering innovative products that meet and exceed their clients' expectations. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to join their team. As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for driving...

  • Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Visi Select Full time

    We are working with a leading software development company specialising in cutting-edge solutions for various industries. They are committed to delivering innovative products that meet and exceed their clients' expectations. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to join their team. As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for driving...

  • Product Owner

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa SET IT Recruitment Full time

    Looking for a product owner to join a scrum team in Johannesburg. What you will do: - Strategizing and presenting ideas to stakeholders - Defining product features according to customer needs - Leading the development process - Acting as the main point of contact between teams and stakeholders - Managing and prioritising backlog items - Assisting the...

  • Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Nedbank Full time

    **Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact** - REQ 132898- Tshego Semenya- Location: Johannesburg- Closing date: 2 April 2024**Cluster** - Group Risk**Career Stream** - Product**Leadership Pipeline** - MS Expert- FAIS Affected**Position** - Product Owner**Job Purpose** - To play a critical role in ensuring the successful development and delivery of...

  • Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Prorek Full time

    Ability to communicate between business and technical teams Ability to find practical solutions and resolve requirements Guide the development team with requirements and clearing of any ambiguity Ability to operate in waterfall and/or agile environments **Experience**: - Product owner: 6 years (required)

  • Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa eSoft Development and Technologies Full time

    Ability to communicate between business and technical teams - Ability to find practical solutions and resolve requirements - Guide the development team with requirements and clearing of any ambiguity - Ability to operate in waterfall and/or agile environments **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent **Education**: - Bachelors (preferred) **Experience**: -...

  • Technical Product Owner

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Risingsun Softsol Full time

    Risingsun is Hiring Technical Product Owner Location: Johannesburg Contract Duration: 12 months Exp: 6+ years CIB Transactional Banking Experience 6+ years financial industry experience 6+ Years Product Owner experience Must-have Skills (Mandatory Skills): - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field...

  • Product Owner

    1 day ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Adzuna ZA B C2 Full time

    ResponsibilitiesWork closely with stakeholders to support platform improvements, feature requirements, and new product launches.Lead platform development with our engineering and design teams.Define and analyze product metrics and key performance indicators.Champion a culture of testing, and continuous learning and implement a systematic a/b testing...

  • Software Product Owner

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa IOCO Full time

    We are seeking a results-driven and experienced Software Product Owner to join our innovative team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in defining and prioritizing features for our software products and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.What you’ll do:The Product Owner will elicit, facilitate,...

  • Intermediate Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Jenrec Full time

    Job Specification: Product Owner Job Overview: Key Responsibilities: Define project goals, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Lead and manage project development from inception to deployment, ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. Act as the main point of contact between clients and...

  • Product Owner

    17 hours ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Responsibilities Work closely with stakeholders to support platform improvements, feature requirements, and new product launches. Lead platform development with our engineering and design teams. Define and analyze product metrics and key performance indicators. Champion a culture of testing, and continuous learning and implement a systematic a/b testing...

  • Product Owner

    21 hours ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    ResponsibilitiesWork closely with stakeholders to support platform improvements, feature requirements, and new product launches.Lead platform development with our engineering and design teams.Define and analyze product metrics and key performance indicators.Champion a culture of testing, and continuous learning and implement a systematic a/b testing...

  • Product Owner

    12 minutes ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

    Responsibilities:Work closely with stakeholders to support platform improvements, feature requirements, and new product launches.Lead platform development with our engineering and design teams.Define and analyze product metrics and key performance indicators.Champion a culture of testing, and continuous learning and implement a systematic a/b testing...

  • Agile Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Parvana Strategic Sourcing Full time

    **Client Details**: **Role Responsibilities**: Align product roadmaps with strategic goals in collaboration with internal customers. Lead Agile Scrum ceremonies, including daily Scrums, PI planning, Sprint planning, and retrospectives. Define backlog items (epics, features, user stories, pointing) for Agile software development. Prioritise stories, epics,...

  • Voc Product Owner

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Nedbank Full time

    **Job Requisition Details** - REQ#131874- Location: Sandton, Johannesburg- Closing Date: 04 March 2024- Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe Mchunu- Job Family- Product, Process and Product- Career Stream- Product- Leadership Pipeline- MSP**Job Purpose** - To play a critical role in ensuring the successful development and delivery of high-quality products. Have a...

  • Digital Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Ericsson Full time

    **About this opportunity!**: The Product Owner (PO) is a member of the Agile Team responsible for defining Stories and prioritizing the Team Backlog to streamline the execution of ART priorities, that come from the Product Manager through the prioritization of the Product/ART Backlog, while maintaining the conceptual and technical integrity of the Features...

  • Product Owner 2024-02

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa H2R Full time

    Gauteng, JHB - Northern Suburbs - R 600 - R 625 Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable) Our client, an International Mining Company has a position for a Product Owner. An undergraduate qualification (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the relevant IM discipline and/or Technical competencies and certification with relevant years of experience in...