Product Owner South Africa - South Africa
bbe Recruitment
Our client requires a Product Owner for their data analysis, integration and sharing products, which are the cornerstone of their product offering to local government partners. These products aim to assist local government planners, researchers and operational teams with deriving and sharing insights to make better decisions and ultimately improve the lives of residents. As a Product Owner, you are the de facto expert on one or more products in our product menu. This may mean managing the release of a specific product and/ or facilitating the implementation of your designated products in use-case environments. To accomplish this, you'll work closely with the Chief Product and Operations Officers, the Technical Team and Partners. You'll be responsible for coordinating all the activities required to bring a new product to market and for ensuring that use-case product implementations meet contractual requirements and achieve maximum impact. You'll oversee negotiations, timelines and budgets to optimise cost-effective delivery and implementation of solutions and also provide support to Partnership Leads and the Advocacy Team who promote your designated products and secure use-case opportunities. Responsibilities: Guide and contribute to the clarification of product scopes and specifications. Establish ways of working for all stakeholders involved in product release or implementation. Ensure that all communications and planning platforms are continually updated. Flag and mitigate risks related to product releases or implementations. Manage product release and implementation timelines and hold all stakeholders accountable for their roles and contributions. Obtain and respond to partner and user feedback. Conduct quality assurance. Get final sign-off on product implementations and facilitate hand-over processes. Define the product backlog, roadmap, budget, scope, specifications and intended impact, to be able to provide accurate information and advice. Conduct negotiations as required to manage release and implementation processes. Qualifications and Skills: Tertiary certification in business, IT, political science or a related field. Product design and/ or project management certifications are a plus. Good understanding of national, local and political environments in which our client operates, especially but not limited to local government institutions. Familiarity with civic engagement and digital governance concepts, urban development and urban data environments. Ability to grasp, discuss and explain technical concepts. Solid data proficiency and understanding of data principles. Data analysis and visualisation skills would be an advantage. Excellent organising, prioritising and executing skills The ability to develop or follow and guide delivery processes. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. A strong sense of accountability to partners and to the organisation. Excellent reporting skills and the ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and timeously. Ability to implement a budget. Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Experience (or willingness to) be a part of a remote/hybrid working team. Commitment to ongoing improvement. Strong ability to navigate and resolve conflicting demands, perspectives and needs. The ability to listen well, learn quickly and navigate uncertainty. Excellent ability to hold others accountable. The ability to learn quickly and work with a high degree of autonomy. A positive “can-do” attitude that can see way through challenges. Using research and data to inform product management processes. Fluent in English with other South African languages desirable. Culture and values Impact. Inclusivity and societal contribution. High ethical standards, integrity, and a strong desire for continuous learning and growth. Commitment to ongoing performance improvement and coaching programmes. R50 000 per month Depending on experience Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options. Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
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