Product Owner – Agile & Digital Experience Lead

PM Connection; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking an Intermediate Product Owner in Cape Town to join an agile team responsible for defining user stories and prioritizing the team backlog. The role involves collaborating with product management to align on product vision and strategy while driving product delivery through effective backlog management. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience in similar roles, alongside certifications and a relevant degree, to contribute to optimizing product features and enhancing customer experience across various digital touchpoints.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in a Product Owner role within an agile framework.
• Experience in launching new product features and translating business strategy into successful products.
• Strong understanding of analytics and big data.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize team backlog to streamline execution of program priorities.
• Collaborate with product management to execute product vision and strategy.
• Provide input into refinement of product backlog and ensure user stories are written with acceptance criteria.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Product management

Stakeholder engagement

Market analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in Business, IT, Engineering, or Marketing

Certified Product Owner / SAFe Product Owner

Job description

A technology firm is seeking an Intermediate Product Owner in Cape Town to join an agile team responsible for defining user stories and prioritizing the team backlog. The role involves collaborating with product management to align on product vision and strategy while driving product delivery through effective backlog management. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience in similar roles, alongside certifications and a relevant degree, to contribute to optimizing product features and enhancing customer experience across various digital touchpoints.