Product Owner (Merchant / B2B) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments company in Cape Town seeks a Product Owner to drive their merchant-focused product strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B environments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate merchant feedback into actionable plans. This senior role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team, contributing to the company's growth and success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Owner in a B2B or merchant-facing sector.
• Ability to gather and translate merchant feedback into actionable product plans.
• Experience managing product backlogs and creating user stories within agile frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a merchant-focused product roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Manage and prioritise the product backlog to deliver valuable features.
• Conduct research to identify B2B market pain points and opportunities.

Skills

Product Owner

Merchant

B2B

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

About our client:

Our client is a leading payments company dedicated to transforming the payment landscape by providing a risk-free and empowering payment solution. This is a senior exec level position necessitated by phenomenal growth. This organisation has won multiple awards and is leading the field. This position will suit an innovative strategist, someone who enjoys R&D and who enjoys being part of the winning team.



What you will be doing:

• Develop and execute a merchant-focused product roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Manage and prioritise the product backlog to deliver valuable features addressing operational needs.
• Conduct research to identify B2B market pain points and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather insights and define product requirements.
• Translate feedback into user stories and ensure successful feature delivery.
• Monitor product performance and act as the voice of the merchant.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial.
• Proven experience as a Product Owner in a B2B or merchant-facing sector with a strong grasp of user workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, prioritise, and translate merchant feedback into actionable product plans, including market analysis.
• Proficiency in managing product backlogs and creating clear user stories within agile frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders, including sales and support.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills for effective stakeholder alignment and data-driven decisions.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities to support successful product launches and balance immediate needs with long-term scalability.

Job ID:

• J106914

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Desired Skills:

• Product Owner
• Merchant
• B2B