Cloud Product Owner

Blue Pearl PTY LTD; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Pearl PTY LTD is seeking a Cloud Product Owner to drive the vision, strategy, and delivery of cloud-based products. The role bridges business stakeholders and technical teams to maximise business value while aligning with organizational objectives.

You will define the product roadmap, manage the backlog, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years as a Product Owner/Manager in enterprise tech.
• At least 3 years delivering cloud-based products or platforms.
• Experience with Agile delivery and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing enterprise product backlogs and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the cloud product vision and roadmap.
• Own the product backlog and prioritize features and fixes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud solutions.
• Engage senior stakeholders and translate needs into features.
• Ensure cloud products align with governance and architecture standards.
• Monitor delivery, risks, and business value throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Cloud Strategy

Product Ownership

Agile Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science

Bachelors in Information Technology

Bachelors in Information Systems

Bachelors in Engineering

Bachelors in Business Management

Job description

Cloud Product Owner to drive the vision, strategy, and delivery of cloud-based products and platforms. The successful candidate will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, ensuring cloud solutions deliver maximum business value while aligning with organizational objectives.

The Cloud Product Owner will be responsible for defining the product roadmap, managing the product backlog, prioritizing requirements, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong agile delivery experience, cloud technology knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management capabilities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap for cloud products and services.
• Align cloud product initiatives with business strategy and organizational objectives.
• Continuously evaluate market trends, customer needs, and emerging cloud technologies.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous product improvement.

Product Ownership

• Own and manage the product backlog.
• Prioritize features, enhancements, defects, and technical improvements.
• Define user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure backlog items are refined and ready for development.
• Balance business priorities with technical requirements.

Agile Delivery

• Work closely with Scrum Masters, Solution Architects, Developers, Cloud Engineers, and QA teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including:
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Stand‑ups
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Backlog Refinement
  • Retrospectives
• Monitor sprint progress and ensure successful delivery against business objectives.
• Support release planning and deployment activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with business stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements.
• Translate business needs into actionable product features.
• Communicate delivery progress, product updates, risks, and dependencies.
• Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the product lifecycle.

Cloud Product Management

• Collaborate with cloud engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions.
• Support cloud migration, optimisation, and transformation initiatives.
• Ensure cloud products align with enterprise architecture and governance standards.
• Drive adoption of cloud capabilities across the organisation.

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with organisational governance, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor product performance and business value delivery.
• Identify and manage delivery risks and dependencies.
• Support audit and compliance activities where required.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree in one of the following:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Information Systems
• Business Information Systems
• Engineering
• Business Management
• Or a related discipline

Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Analyst within enterprise technology environments.
• Minimum 3 years delivering cloud‑based products or platforms.
• Strong experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Experience managing enterprise product backlogs and roadmaps.
• Experience working with cross‑functional technical teams.
• Experience engaging with senior business stakeholders.
• Experience delivering cloud transformation initiatives.

Experience within Financial Services, Telecommunications, Retail, Mining, or Consulting environments will be advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

The successful candidate should possess knowledge of:

• Cloud Computing Concepts
• Product Management
• Agile Delivery Methodologies
• Scrum Framework
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Cloud Architecture Principles
• DevOps Practices
• Digital Transformation
• Business Analysis
• Enterprise Architecture
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Cloud Security Principles
• Governance and Compliance

Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms

Experience with one or more:

• Microsoft Azure
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Google Cloud Platform

Product Management Tools

• Azure DevOps
• Jira
• Confluence
• Microsoft Planner
• Trello (Advantageous)

Collaboration Tools

• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• Microsoft 365

Agile Methodologies

• Scrum
• Kanban
• SAFe (Advantageous)

Behaviorism Competencies

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strategic Thinking
• Product Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Strong Communication Skills
• Customer-Centric Mindset
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Collaboration
• Negotiation Skills
• Planning and Organising
• Results Orientation
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement

Preferred Certifications

Agile & Product

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
• Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I / II)
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM)

Cloud

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer

Project Management

• AgilePM
• PRINCE2 Agile
• PMP (Advantageous)

Key Success Measures

The successful candidate will be measured on:

• Successful delivery of cloud product roadmap objectives.
• Product adoption and business value delivered.
• Stakeholder satisfaction.
• Quality and prioritisation of the product backlog.
• Timely delivery of product increments.
• Alignment with business strategy.
• Effective collaboration with engineering and business teams.
• Delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Continuous improvement of cloud products and services.

Why Join This Opportunity?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation undergoing significant cloud transformation. As the Cloud Product Owner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping cloud products that drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business value. Working alongside experienced cloud professionals and business leaders, you will have the opportunity to influence enterprise cloud strategy while contributing to large‑scale digital transformation initiatives.