Remote Graduate Product Owner Assistant | Agile & Growth

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Durban; Remote; ZAR 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive contractor rate

Mentorship from experienced Product Ow

Professional development and training

Collaborative and dynamic team

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a motivated Graduate Product Owner Assistant to support product ownership and agile delivery in a fully remote role. You will help shape product vision, maintain backlogs, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality digital products.

This is an ideal entry point for graduates to grow in product management, UX, and agile practices. You will gain mentorship from experienced Product Owners and tech leads, with opportunities for hands-on learning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, business, design, or related field.
• Understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Familiarity with Jira or Trello is a plus.
• Ability to work remotely and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Owners in defining product vision and roadmap.
• Help manage and prioritize the product backlog with user stories.
• Clarify requirements with development teams and stakeholders.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and reviews.
• Conduct user research and gather feedback for decisions.
• Analyze market trends and competitors to identify opportunities.
• Support testing and validation of new features.
• Communicate updates to stakeholders and maintain documentation.
• Create user guides and training materials.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Creativity

User-centered design

Proactive attitude

Team contribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Design, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Trello

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking a motivated Graduate Product Owner Assistant to support product ownership and agile delivery in a fully remote role. You will help shape product vision, maintain backlogs, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality digital products.

This is an ideal entry point for graduates to grow in product management, UX, and agile practices. You will gain mentorship from experienced Product Owners and tech leads, with opportunities for hands-on learning and