Project Manager / Product Owner (CPT Hybrid)

Datafin; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cloud Solutions & IT Consultancy seeks to fill a dual role of Project Manager / Product Owner. This role entails managing project schedules, leading a development team, ensuring quality assurance, and effectively communicating with clients to meet expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a Development team.
• Strong technical understanding including SDLC.
• Ability to oversee end-to-end product development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client meetings to gather requirements.
• Oversee Development team's deliverables using SCRUM.
• Ensure quality assurance of products deployed to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Focus on quality

Job description

A Cloud Solutions & IT Consultancy seeks to fill the dual role of a Project Manager / Product Owner who will be responsible for meeting with clients to solicit requirements and manage project schedules and expectations. You will also ensure overall quality assurance of products being rolled out to clients while managing the Dev’s team deliverables (SCRUM). Applicants must have proven experience managing a Development team – demonstrating effective leadership and organizational skills; have a strong technical understanding, including knowledge of the SDLC and able to oversee the end-to-end process of product development, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet client expectations. DUTIES :

• Conduct client meetings to gather requirements, effectively manage project schedules, and set clear expectations.
• Oversee the Development team’s deliverables using SCRUM methodology, ensuring efficient project management.
• Collaborate with the team to create comprehensive documentation for both new and existing projects.
• Ensure the overall quality assurance of products deployed to clients, maintaining high standards of excellence.
• Facilitate communication between the internal team and clients, staying informed about project progress and addressing any concerns.
• Monitor and coordinate the development of internal products, while also ensuring the successful delivery of client-specific products.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Proven experience managing a Development team, demonstrating effective leadership and organizational skills.
• A strong technical understanding, including knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Ability to oversee the end-to-end process of product development, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet client expectations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with both internal teams and clients.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of quality in project deliverables.
• Proactive in staying informed about industry trends and advancements.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and troubleshoot potential challenges in project execution.