Certified Product Owner

Location:	Germiston
Remote work:	Some remote work allowed
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#GZ60049
Company:	E-Merge IT Recruitment

A fast-growing Software Development company that thrives on innovation and creativity is currently in search for a Certified Product Owner to be part of the team.

They are looking for a highly driven and entrepreneurial Product Owner who can be a forefront of their product development , leading the software development engine room to design, build and launch market-leading solutions.

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Requirements:

• Proven product ownership: 3+ years of experience in a Product Owner or similar role, with a track record of delivering innovative products to market
• Entrepreneurial spirit: A strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think strategically, take initiative, and drive new product ideas from concept to launch
• Innovative thinker: Demonstrated ability to innovate and think creatively, constantly seeking opportunities to differentiate and improve products
• Agile methodologies: Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and a deep understanding of product development cycles
• Excellent communication skills: Ability to articulate a compelling product vision, motivate teams, and engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Background in startups or high-growth environments is highly desirable
• A Product Owner certification (or certifications) is highly desirable, preferably from organizations such as scrum.org
• MBA or similar advanced business qualification is a plus
• Experience with UX/UI design principles and methodologies
• Experience using Figma to build wireframes would be a plus
• Expert use of Jira and Confluence is a must
• In depth understanding of the software development life cycle, particularly where continuous integration and delivery is practised
• The ability to understand and interpret things which can be highly technical i.e. able to understand system architectures at a high level, and how they hang together
• Customer-focused: Strong empathy for customer needs, with the ability to translate insights into actionable product improvements.
• Technical aptitude: Familiarity with technical aspects of product development, including software development processes and tools. Experience working closely with engineering teams is a plus.

Reference Number for this position is GZ60049 which is a permanent Hybrid position based in Germiston offering a cost to company salary of R1.08m Per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 16 Jan 14:10, Closing date 17 Mar