Digital Product Owner

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Juru Holdings Full time

We are hiring a talented Product Owner professional to join our team. The digital product owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the development team. This role has an extensive list of duties and responsibilities. The digital product owner does not just administer the backlog but is responsible for tackling and solving difficult problems for customers and the business.

**Must Have**:

- 8+ years working experience
- Min 5 years of business analysis and/or product owner experience as part of a digital product cross-functional team.
- Tenacity
- Manage Ambiguity
- Cultivate Innovation
- Drives results
- Ability to facilitate/lead JAD sessions
- Solid understanding of systems development life cycle
- Knowledge of Insurance Products and legacy systems environment
- BSc. Computer Science or equivalent from a recognised University Or BSc - Engineering with experience/focus on IT Or BCom Information Systems And/Or Dip.BA (FTI or equivalent)
- User interface analyst experience
- Usability research experience
- Agile solution delivery experience
- Experience and understanding using an SDLC (both traditional and agile) and some experience in delivery of integrated solutions of meaningful scale.
- Software engineering/development experience.
- Software project management/delivery experience
- Good communication skills (written/oral and presentation).
- Solid understanding of SDLC (traditional and agile), including phases, technical jargon, and artefacts (input and output).
- Usability and design principles and exposure/experience in user research and testing

**Good to Have**:

- Exceptional analytical, problem solving and research skills
- The skill for solving complex problems with well-reasoned arguments
- A passion for developing world-class solutions that meet both the business’ and customers’ needs
- The ability to think creatively and pursue innovative, alternative ideas
- An ability to deal with complexity, ambiguity, and constant change
- High energy levels and the ability to work well in a team
- An aptitude and passion for delivery at high quality levels within short deadlines
- An expert at managing timelines and meeting deadlines
- A strong interest in building broader business skills and / or an entrepreneurial flair
- Solid understanding of systems development life cycle
- Knowledge of Insurance Products and legacy systems environment

**Job Type**: Permanent

COVID-19 considerations:
Must be vaccinated

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application Question(s):

- Are you vaccinated?

**Education**:

- Bachelors (preferred)



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