Product Owner

3 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa WLG Full time

**ABOUT the company**:
Our client is a trusted end-to-end IT advisor throughout clients’ business lifecycle. They have a growing global presence in more than 30 countries and regions, united to deliver end-to-end IT solutions. Talents work together remotely, and low leadership levels are decentralized for better communication, decision-making, and flexibility.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

As a Product Owner, your mission is to manage the product development process from start to finish. You will be a master of knowing what your client wants and needs from the software we build and will need to communicate this to the developers and architects. You will also bridge the communication between clients and the internal team and are responsible for smooth and precise communication between key internal and external stakeholders

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Strategic Oversight:

- ** Align low-code development initiatives with the company’s strategic objectives.**:

- Understand the capabilities and limitations of low-code platforms to inform decision-making.
- As a Product Owner, your mission is to manage the product development process from start to finish.
- You will be a master of knowing what your client wants and needs from the software we build and will need to communicate this to the developers and architects.
- You will also bridge the communication between clients and the internal team and are responsible for smooth and precise communication between key internal and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Manage relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
- Act as a bridge between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

Product Management:

- Prioritize and manage the product backlog, balancing features, enhancements, and bug fixes.
- Adopt and advocate for agile methodologies in product development.

Risk and Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Incorporate risk management strategies into development processes.

User Experience Focus:

- Champion user-centric design principles in product development.
- Utilize rapid prototyping and design thinking in requirement gathering.
- Implement an iterative design process based on user feedback.

Collaboration and Training:

- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among teams.
- Provide training and enablement for stakeholders to effectively use and contribute to low-code solutions.

Performance Monitoring and Innovation:

- Promote continuous improvement and innovation within the product development process.

Accessibility and Inclusivity:

- Post-Deployment Support:

- Oversee the development of training and support materials for new systems.

Success Measurement:

- Define and track key metrics for UX/UI success.
- Business Analysis experience in custom software development projects.
- Data-driven and demonstrated experience using big data analysis and research to produce product decisions.
- Experience developing, analyzing, and designing digital products and software.
- Excellent English language proficiency and good interpersonal communication skills.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Proven experience as a Product Owner, preferably in a low-code development environment.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and project management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups and balance competing priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of user experience design and prototyping tools.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Dynamic and innovative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative culture that values creativity and diversity.

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