Description:
Cash Crusaders is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Product Owner with a strong understanding of project management principles to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of key digital and/or physical products within our retail ecosystem. This role will be instrumental in not only defining and prioritizing product value but also in effectively planning, coordinating, and tracking the delivery of those products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the retail landscape, a passion for customer-centric product development, a proven track record of successfully launching and iterating on impactful products, and the ability to manage projects to successful completion.
Responsibilities:
Product Vision and Strategy: Develop and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned product areas, aligning with the overall company and business unit goals. Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and customer analysis to identify opportunities and unmet needs. Define and prioritize product features and initiatives based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility. Product Backlog Management: Manage and maintain a well-defined and prioritised product backlog, ensuring it is transparent and clearly communicates upcoming work to the development teams. Ensure clear, concise, and testable user stories, acceptance criteria, and other product backlog items are written. Regularly refine and groom the product backlog with input from stakeholders and the development teams. Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned product areas. Effectively communicate the product vision, strategy, and progress to various stakeholders, including executive leadership, marketing, sales, operations, and customer service. Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and internal customers. Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate alignment on product priorities. Planning and Execution: Actively participate in product and project meetings, daily stand-ups, project and ticket reviews, and project delivery retrospectives. Provide clear guidance and decision-making during project planning to ensure the development teams understand the "what" and "why" behind the work. Collaborate closely with the development teams throughout the project delivery to answer questions, provide clarification, and make timely decisions. Ensure the delivered product increments meet the defined acceptance criteria and quality standards. Product Performance and Iteration: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product succe
28 Mar 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za