Product Owner (Fixed-Term Contract)

Whizants (Pty) Ltd.; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in telecommunications is seeking a certified Product Owner with over 5 years of experience in product management, particularly in Telco and digital platforms. The role focuses on driving product strategy, backlog management, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong agile methodology knowledge and hands-on experience with web and mobile applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a Product Owner or Product Management role.
• Strong background in telecommunications products.
• Hands-on experience managing web and mobile application products.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and the development team.
• Translate product vision into clear, actionable user stories.
• Prioritise and maintain the product backlog.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features.
• Monitor product performance and iterate based on feedback.

Skills

Agile/Scrum methodology

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Education

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Our client is seeking acertified Product Ownerwith proven experience in theTelco industry, as well as digital platforms such aswebsites and mobile applications. This is a critical role focused on driving product strategy, ensuring business value, and leading agile development efforts on key technology products.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as theprimary liaison between stakeholders and the development team, ensuring clear understanding of business goals and user needs.
• Translate product vision intoclear, actionable user stories and backlog items.
• Prioritise and maintain theproduct backlog, balancing business value and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UX/UI, development, QA, marketing) to deliver high-impact features and solutions.
• Oversee theend-to-end deliveryof website and application products, ensuring alignment with the project service offerings.
• Conduct regular sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with agile teams.
• Monitor product performance and iterate based on feedback, data, and business goals.
• Ensurecompliance with technical, legal, and commercial requirementsthroughout the product lifecycle.

Minimum Requirements

• Certification:
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent Agile Product Owner certification (SAFe POPM, PMI-ACP, etc.)
• Experience:
  • Minimum5+ years' experiencein a Product Owner or Product Management role.
  • Strong background in§ telecommunications products.
  • Hands-on experience managingweb and mobile application products.
• Technical Skills & Tools:
  • Agile/Scrum methodology
  • Jira, Confluence, or similar tools
  • Basic understanding of UX/UI and API integrations
  • Knowledge of digital architecture in telecoms is a strong advantage
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management
  • Decision-making and prioritisation skills
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable with change

Nice to Have

• Experience working with BSS/OSS platforms
• Exposure to customer journey mapping or CX optimisation
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the telecoms industry