Technical Product Owner - JHB

Hire Resolve's client, a leading global withholding recovery company operating in over 35 offices across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, is currently seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Technical Product Owner to join their Johannesburg team. Responsibilities: Lead scrum teams by defining product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities, and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project. Collaborate with internal and external contacts to analyze needs and align the product roadmap with strategic goals. Act as the product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and addressing questions related to the product, including conducting demos and training sessions. Research new feature requirements and technical specifications while managing the UX and UI process. Develop and take ownership of components of the technology product roadmap, including platforms like Salesforce and Microservices. Assess, manage, and prioritize the product backlog using tools such as Jira. Translate business requirements into a technical agenda for development and deployment to production by engaging with business leaders and subject matter experts. Manage internal and external development teams to ensure timely delivery of functionality that meets specifications and quality standards. Provide regular progress reports, identify risks, and address bottlenecks to the technology steering committee. Mitigate roadblocks that impact successful team completion of release/sprint goals. Conduct proofs of concept to demonstrate the value and applicability of new tools and technologies. Lead design sessions with the development team to select the best technical solutions for business problems. Foster an Agile culture that promotes continuous and rapid delivery of software features that deliver demonstrable value to the business. Design, develop, and implement accurate test plans and participate in user acceptance testing. Oversee the rollout of new features and coordinate between various business and tech units. Stay informed about emerging tools, technologies, and methods that could benefit or create new opportunities for the business. Requirements: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Strong competency in business process design and analysis. At least 5 years of experience managing tech products. Proven experience in technology project management. Scrum/Agile training and practical experience are advantageous. Familiarity with modern cloud technology, SaaS products, and low-code platforms is advantageous. Working knowledge of IT systems fundamentals, such as databases and integration patterns, is advantageous. Experience with configuring CRM/ERP systems, with a preference for Salesforce experience. Ability to run and own the product independently with minimal assistance. Preferably, a combination of Engineering and Computer Science experience, but not limited to. Benefits: Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Lisa Meyer on LinkedIn You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: itcareershireresolve.za.com We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 4/3/2025