Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Pta/ Cape Town

● Leadership and Communication ○ Communicate the product vision and strategy clearly to stakeholders and the development team. ○ Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals. ○ Lead and motivate the Scrum team to achieve product objectives. ○ Ensure the product backlog is well-defined, transparent, and understood by all team members. ● Product Vision and Strategy ○ Define and maintain a product vision that aligns with business objectives and customer needs. ○ Stay updated on market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies. ○ Ensure the product complies with relevant regulations and standards. ● Backlog and Sprint Management ○ Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog. ○ Align backlog priorities with customer expectations and organizational goals. ○ Participate in sprint planning meetings and reviews to guide development efforts. ● Stakeholder Management ○ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define clear acceptance criteria. ○ Balance stakeholder demands with technical feasibility to prioritize high-value features. ○ Continuously gather feedback to refine the product roadmap and backlog. ● Testing and Quality Assurance ○ Define and review testing requirements, scenarios, and documentation. ○ Collaborate with the QA team to ensure high product quality and reliability. ○ Evaluate team output and provide feedback for improvement. ● Value Maximization ○ Prioritize and deliver features that provide the most business value. ○ Ensure clarity on product requirements and user expectations to the development team. ● Process Improvement and Compliance ○ Suggest process improvements to optimize workflows. ○ Assist with internal and external audits as required. ○ Stay informed about regulatory changes impacting the product or industry. 1.2 Qualifications and Experience ● Minimum 4 Years Industry experience ● Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field desirable ● Certifications in Agile Methodologies such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or equivalent are highly desirable ● Understanding of project management principles, tools, and techniques. Skills and Knowledge ● Business Acumen ○ Deep understanding of industry trends and customer needs. ○ Ability to align product development with business opportunities. ● Technical Understanding ○ Knowledge of software development processes and Agile methodologies. ○ Familiarity with tools like Scrum for effective collaboration. ● Communication and Collaboration ○ Strong ability to articulate complex ideas and mediate conflicting interests. ○ Effective collaboration with stakeholders and team members. ● Leadership and Decision-Making ○ Ability to lead and inspire teams while maintaining accountability. ○ Competence in prioritizing tasks and making data-driven decisions. ● Customer-Centric Approach ○ Focus on delivering solutions that address customer challenges. ○ Emphasis on creating a positive user experience. ● Analytical and Critical Thinking ○ Skilled in analyzing data to measure product performance. ○ Ability to resolve bottlenecks and

Location: Pretoria, ZA

Posted Date: 1/10/2025