Product Owner

SUMMARY:
Are you an experienced Product Owner/Project Manager looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a talented individual to join our team in Johannesburg. If you have a passion for overseeing software development projects and managing relationships between clients and internal teams, we want to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Define & Collaborate: Work with senior management and stakeholders to set project goals, scope, and deliverables.
• Lead Projects: Manage the development lifecycle from inception to deployment, ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Client Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, effectively managing expectations and fostering strong relationships.
• Backlog Management: Develop and prioritize product backlogs, integrating client feedback and business needs.
• Agile Oversight: Collaborate with developers, designers, and a Scrum Master to guide the Agile/Scrum development process.
• Decision Making: Make key decisions on product functionality, design, and features while balancing client needs with technical feasibility.
• Monitor Progress: Track project progress, addressing issues as they arise and adjusting plans accordingly.
• Foster Collaboration: Create a productive and collaborative work environment among cross-functional teams.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience as a Product Owner, Project Manager, or in a similar role within software development.
• Agile Expertise: Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Technical Skills: Experience managing projects developed with Laravel and Flutter is highly desirable.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solver: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure.

• Scrum or Agile certifications.
• Experience in client-facing roles and adept at managing client expectations.
• A solid technical background with an understanding of software development principles.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.