Senior Product Manager

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A prominent player in the mining sector is seeking a Product Owner to join their Product Team in Cape Town. The role involves shaping the WIRE platform and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in product management, and experience with agile methodologies. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a product management role in software development.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
• Evidence of client interaction and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the product vision for the WIRE platform.
• Create and prioritise the product backlog.
• Act as the primary liaison between the development team and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Proactive self-motivation

Ability to work in a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

ClickUp

Jira

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Product Owner to join their Product Team. This role involves close collaboration with the Head of Product, Development Team, Quality Assurance Team, and Management team to facilitate the smooth execution of product development.

As a Product Owner you will be at the forefront of shaping and steering the WIRE platform, a leading solution in the mining and mineral processing industry. Your primary role will be to understand the market needs, customer requirements, and technological trends to ensure that WIRE remains a cutting-edge, customer-centric product. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, sales, marketing, and customer support to build and enhance the product's features and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Vision and Strategy:

• Develop and articulate a clear vision for the WIRE platform.
• Align the product strategy with MMS’s overall business goals and objectives.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.

Backlog Management:

• Create and prioritise the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with the product vision and customer needs.
• Define user stories and acceptance criteria for each feature or enhancement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine and adjust the backlog as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary liaison between the development team and stakeholders.
• Gather and synthesise feedback from customers, sales teams, and market analysis.
• Communicate the product strategy and roadmap to all relevant stakeholders.
• Provide feedback and guidance to the team during the development process.

Customer and Market Understanding:

• Maintain a deep understanding of customer experiences and challenges, particularly in the mining and minerals processing industry.
• Translate customer insights into actionable product features and improvements.
• Ensure the product adheres to industry standards and regulatory requirements, particularly in the mining and mineral processing sectors.

Continuous Improvement:

• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the product team.
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends and technological advancements.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical coordination or product management role in a software development environment.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies (Scrum and Kanban).
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools (e.g., ClickUp, Jira).

Characteristics and soft skills:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Evidence of client exposure; good client communication skills, i.e. confident being in meetings.
• Willing to learn and take on feedback.
• Confident and reliable when working independently.
• Approachable, responsive and inquisitive.
• Takes pride in their work and delivers outputs to a high standard.
• Proactive, self-motivated and generally enthusiastic.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]

You can also connect with Daniel, Carmen and Gaby on LinkedIn or contact Hire Resolve

If you meet the above requirements we will contact you within 3 working days.