Software Product Owner (JB5308)

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Product Owner, where you will drive product innovation in a dynamic hybrid work environment. This role allows you to shape the product strategy and enhance customer experiences across various channels in the travel retail technology sector. You will work closely with agile teams and international stakeholders, translating business needs into impactful software solutions. If you are passionate about product development and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Product Owner on software development projects.
• Experience in agile software development environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and scope, and write user stories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product features.
• Analyze market trends and customer feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Agile Development

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Project Management

Customer Focus

Leadership Skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12 or A-Levels

Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Postgraduate Degree or Agile Certification

Job description

Software Product Owner (JB5308)
Remote (Cape Town or Gauteng)
R800 000 to R840 000 Annually CTC
Permanent

Drive product innovation and improvement in a global travel retail technology environment, delivering cutting-edge solutions across food, beverage, duty-free, and service channels. As a Software Product Owner, you will define product vision, translate business needs into clear technical requirements, and guide agile teams to deliver impactful software solutions. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage with international B2B and B2C stakeholders, and play a key part in shaping customer experience and product strategy within a flexible and dynamic hybrid work culture

Minimum Requirements:
Matric / Grade 12 or A-Levels
Relevant tertiary qualification or Informatics degree
Postgraduate degree, Honours, Business Analyst diploma, BABOK, Agile Certification, or Certified Scrum Product Owner (Preferred)
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Product Owner on software development projects
Minimum 2 years’ experience in agile software development environments
Product Owner or Business Analyst experience in the retail industry
Strong verbal and written communication
Logical reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical thinking
Stakeholder and team management
Leadership and soft skills
Customer-focused approach
Presentation and project management skills
Analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented
Delivery-driven self-starter
Structured work style and strong organizational skills
Results-driven and proactive
Strong time management, adaptability, and resilience
Effective interpersonal and team collaboration
Ethical, honest, and emotionally mature
Ability to manage variable workloads and respond calmly under pressure

Duties and Responsibilities:
Elicit, analyze, document, and communicate business requirements (Agile and Waterfall formats)
Define product vision, scope, acceptance, and implementation plans
Write user stories, acceptance criteria, and ensure clear communication to development teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing, sales) to deliver product features
Translate business data into actionable insights to improve systems and processes
Analyze market trends, competitor products, and customer feedback for continuous improvement
Consult with internal and external customers to understand their needs and value chains
Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Challenge business assumptions to clarify intent and ensure effective solutions
Guide business analysts and UX/UI designers on product requirements
Determine project feasibility and estimate duration based on experience
Facilitate Design Thinking workshops
Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure delivery meets requirements

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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