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Technical Product Owner - JHB

R 35 000 - R 45 000 a month
Hire Resolve
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Hire Resolve's client, a leading global withholding recovery company operating in over 35 offices across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, is currently seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Technical Product Owner to join their Johannesburg team. ​

Responsibilities:

  • Lead scrum teams by defining product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities, and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project. ​

  • Collaborate with internal and external contacts to analyze needs and align the product roadmap with strategic goals. ​

  • Act as the product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and addressing questions related to the product, including conducting demos and training sessions. ​

  • Research new feature requirements and technical specifications while managing the UX and UI process. ​

  • Develop and take ownership of components of the technology product roadmap, including platforms like Salesforce and Microservices. ​

  • Assess, manage, and prioritize the product backlog using tools such as Jira. ​

  • Translate business requirements into a technical agenda for development and deployment to production by engaging with business leaders and subject matter experts. ​

  • Manage internal and external development teams to ensure timely delivery of functionality that meets specifications and quality standards. ​

  • Provide regular progress reports, identify risks, and address bottlenecks to the technology steering committee. ​

  • Mitigate roadblocks that impact successful team completion of release/sprint goals. ​

  • Conduct proofs of concept to demonstrate the value and applicability of new tools and technologies. ​

  • Lead design sessions with the development team to select the best technical solutions for business problems. ​

  • Foster an Agile culture that promotes continuous and rapid delivery of software features that deliver demonstrable value to the business. ​

  • Design, develop, and implement accurate test plans and participate in user acceptance testing. ​

  • Oversee the rollout of new features and coordinate between various business and tech units. ​

  • Stay informed about emerging tools, technologies, and methods that could benefit or create new opportunities for the business. ​

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. ​

  • Strong competency in business process design and analysis. ​

  • At least 5 years of experience managing tech products. ​

  • Proven experience in technology project management. ​

  • Scrum/Agile training and practical experience are advantageous. ​

  • Familiarity with modern cloud technology, SaaS products, and low-code platforms is advantageous. ​

  • Working knowledge of IT systems fundamentals, such as databases and integration patterns, is advantageous. ​

  • Experience with configuring CRM/ERP systems, with a preference for Salesforce experience. ​

  • Ability to run and own the product independently with minimal assistance. ​

  • Preferably, a combination of Engineering and Computer Science experience, but not limited to. ​

Benefits:

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Lisa Meyer on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise


Requirements:

  • Lead scrum teams by defining product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities, and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project. ​

  • Collaborate with internal and external contacts to analyze needs and align the product roadmap with strategic goals. ​

  • Act as the product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and addressing questions related to the product, including conducting demos and training sessions. ​

  • Research new feature requirements and technical specifications while managing the UX and UI process. ​

  • Develop and take ownership of components of the technology product roadmap, including platforms like Salesforce and Microservices. ​

  • Assess, manage, and prioritize the product backlog using tools such as Jira. ​

  • Translate business requirements into a technical agenda for development and deployment to production by engaging with business leaders and subject matter experts. ​

  • Manage internal and external development teams to ensure timely delivery of functionality that meets specifications and quality standards. ​

  • Provide regular progress reports, identify risks, and address bottlenecks to the technology steering committee. ​

  • Mitigate roadblocks that impact successful team completion of release/sprint goals. ​

  • Conduct proofs of concept to demonstrate the value and applicability of new tools and technologies. ​

  • Lead design sessions with the development team to select the best technical solutions for business problems. ​

  • Foster an Agile culture that promotes continuous and rapid delivery of software features that deliver demonstrable value to the business. ​

  • Design, develop, and implement accurate test plans and participate in user acceptance testing. ​

  • Oversee the rollout of new features and coordinate between various business and tech units. ​

  • Stay informed about emerging tools, technologies, and methods that could benefit or create new opportunities for the business. ​

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. ​

  • Strong competency in business process design and analysis. ​

  • At least 5 years of experience managing tech products. ​

  • Proven experience in technology project management. ​

  • Scrum/Agile training and practical experience are advantageous. ​

  • Familiarity with modern cloud technology, SaaS products, and low-code platforms is advantageous. ​

  • Working knowledge of IT systems fundamentals, such as databases and integration patterns, is advantageous. ​

  • Experience with configuring CRM/ERP systems, with a preference for Salesforce experience. ​

  • Ability to run and own the product independently with minimal assistance. ​

  • Preferably, a combination of Engineering and Computer Science experience, but not limited to. ​

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Lisa Meyer on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com
01 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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