Product Owner

Network Recruitment • Other • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa • $300 - $400 / year • 6h ago

Are you an experienced Product Owner/Project Manager looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a talented individual to join our team in Johannesburg. If you have a passion for overseeing software development projects and managing relationships between clients and internal teams, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Define & Collaborate: Work with senior management and stakeholders to set project goals, scope, and deliverables.
Lead Projects: Manage the development lifecycle from inception to deployment, ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
Client Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, effectively managing expectations and fostering strong relationships.
Backlog Management: Develop and prioritize product backlogs, integrating client feedback and business needs.
Agile Oversight: Collaborate with developers, designers, and a Scrum Master to guide the Agile/Scrum development process.
Decision Making: Make key decisions on product functionality, design, and features while balancing client needs with technical feasibility.
Monitor Progress: Track project progress, addressing issues as they arise and adjusting plans accordingly.
Foster Collaboration: Create a productive and collaborative work environment among cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Proven experience as a Product Owner, Project Manager, or in a similar role within software development.
Agile Expertise: Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
Technical Skills: Experience managing projects developed with Laravel and Flutter is highly desirable.
Communication: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Leadership: Ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Problem Solver: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure.

Preferred Skills:

Scrum or Agile certifications.
Experience in client-facing roles and adept at managing client expectations.
A solid technical background with an understanding of software development principles.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.

If you are ready to be a part of engaging projects that challenge and inspire, apply today.

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.

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