Product Owner (Payments & Card Issuing)

cpconsulting; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EE/AA preference

Job summary

CyberPro Consulting is seeking a technically strong Technical Product Owner to lead initiatives in payments and card issuing within a leading financial services environment in Sandton. You will bridge business requirements, product priorities and technical delivery, collaborating with Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Business stakeholders in a complex banking landscape.

The role demands proven PO experience, deep banking/financial services background, and hands-on capabilities across

Qualifications

• Genuine banking experience across payments and card issuing.
• 10–15 years IT experience with at least 2 years in a feeder area to this role.

Skills

Technical Product Owner

Banking/Financial services

Payments & card issuing

Agile delivery

SDLC understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced Diploma / National 1st Degree

Matric

MMP or equivalent

Job description

TECHNICAL PRODUCT OWNER | PAYMENTS & CARD ISSUING

CyberPro Consulting is looking for an experienced Technical Product Owner to join a leading financial services environment in Sandton. We’re looking for someone with a strong banking technology background, specifically across payments and card issuing, who can bridge the gap between business requirements, product priorities and technical delivery. This role will suit a technically strong Product Owner who is comfortable working with Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Business stakeholders within a complex banking environment.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven Technical Product Owner / Product Owner experience
• Strong banking or financial services experience
• Solid hands‑on experience in payments and card issuing
• Understanding of payment platforms, processes and integrations
• Strong knowledge of Agile delivery and the SDLC
• Experience managing product priorities, roadmaps, dependencies and delivery risks
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical delivery outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including at senior level
• Experience working across complex enterprise technology environments

REQUIREMENTS

The key differentiator for this opportunity is genuine banking experience across payments and card issuing.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification Matric and relevant tertiary qualification MMP or equivalent Essential Certifications Formal accreditation in professional field where applicable Preferred Certifications Minimum Experience Level 10 - 15 years experience in an IT environment (across IT disciplines) of which at least 2 years in a feeder area to this role Technical / Professional Knowledge Budgeting Business administration and management Business principles Business terms and definitions Capacity planning Change management Client service management Communication Strategies Diversity management Employee training/development Financial Accounting Principles Governance, Risk and Controls Organisational behaviour theory Principles of project management Relevant regulatory knowledge Stakeholder management Strategic planning Talent management Business writing skills Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms System Development Life cycle(SDLC) Role relevant related technologies ITIL IT Concepts Business Process Products and Services Behavioural Competencies Building Partnerships Facilitating Change Inspiring others Business Acumen Driving for Results Selecting Talent Delegation and Empowerment

BENEFITS

Permanent role within banking EE/AA - Preference, according to company policy