Product Owner

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Strategic Product Leader to oversee the development and delivery of innovative products. Candidates should have 5-10 years of experience in a product leadership role, with strong skills in product ownership, critical thinking, and stakeholder alignment. The role involves market research, project management, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative environment, ideal for experienced leaders eager to make an impact.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in a strategic product leadership role.
• 3–5 years managing operational delivery within a corporate environment.
• Proven expertise in product ownership and product management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and delivery of innovative products.
• Conduct market research and perform cost-benefit analysis.
• Drive product implementation through effective project and operational management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Diversity management

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7)

Advanced Diploma or National First Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAFe Agile frameworks

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

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To lead the end-to-end development and delivery of innovative products that meet business objectives and client needs. This includes conducting market research, performing cost-benefit analysis, and driving product implementation through effective project and operational management. The role ensures alignment with Nedbank’s strategic vision of being a leading, client‑centric financial institution while embedding governance, risk management, and global best practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Self and function consistently met all goals and targets
• Delivered project results to parameters (cost, time, quality)
• Competitive market and industry knowledge used to beat the competition
• accepted, implemented and used to beat competition
• Enhanced the credibility and value‑add of the function
• Reporting timeous, accurate and state‑of‑the‑art.
• Delivered services to client expectations - client indicators improved year on year for function 2.
• Monitored and managed key client expectations (internal and external); built long‑term relationships
• Trusted and respected by manager, direct reports, peers and other managers - able to influence above and below
• Climate of teamwork and cross‑organisational cooperation and cross training / up skilling enabled improved results
• External relationships enabled achievement of functional and business unit objectives.
• Function delivered promised business and project plan objectives.
• Short‑term results achieved while ensuring long‑term growth.
• Optimised/improved organisation, systems and processes in ways that delivered productivity gains and service excellence.
• Decisions made in the best interest of the business, not just the function.
• Problems solved at the lowest possible level 4.
• Ensured function was governance and regulatory compliant – regular improvements to policies, processes and practices implemented.
• Minimised risk through the embedding of world class risk practices.
• Introduced global best practice in support of business goals
• Developed a function wide differentiated culture – improved year on year
• Met BEE and Charter targets as related to own function
• Engaged function in corporate citizen initiatives.
• Pipeline of breakthrough opportunities in function created
• Actively built a culture of improvement to ensure optimisation of the function as business demands changed

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Advanced Diploma or National First Degree in a relevant field

Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in:

• Business Administration
• Product Management
• Project Management
• Financial Services
• Investment Banking
• Agile Methodologies (SAFE Agile certification highly recommended)

Additional Certifications (Highly Beneficial)

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO)
• SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince2
• Business Analysis Certification (CBAP or similar)
• Risk and Governance Certifications (e.g., Compliance Management)

Minimum Experience Level

5–10 years of experience in a strategic product leadership role, with at least 3–5 years managing operational delivery within a corporate environment.

Proven expertise in product ownership and product management, including defining product vision, roadmap, and execution. Strong capabilities in critical thinking, problem‑solving, and prioritisation to drive business outcomes.

Hands‑on experience with SAFe Agile frameworks, ensuring agile delivery and stakeholder alignment.

Ability to develop and present business cases that support strategic decisions and investment priorities.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Diversity management
• Employee training/development
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Microsoft Office
• Organisational systems
• Principles of project management
• Relevant Nedbank product knowledge
• Planning and Organising
• Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Guiding Team Success
• Driving for Results

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