IT Sub-Product Owner LW1467

About the position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated expertise as a Product Owner, with full accountability for all facets of the (sub-)product.


• Extensive experience in IT project management and technical leadership, including team coordination and strategic direction.


• Proven leadership capabilities, successfully guiding large teams to deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines.


• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, consistently meeting high-quality standards and delivery timelines.


• Strong interpersonal and organisational abilities, with excellent communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Ability to comprehend and translate complex business requirements into actionable solutions, driving concepts through to execution.


• Adaptable and efficient in managing multiple priorities simultaneously without compromising delivery.


• Deep understanding and practical application of Agile methodologies and tools, including Jira and Confluence.


• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as outlined in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.


• Full accountability for the sub-product's delivery, ensuring timely execution and adherence to quality standards.


• Ownership of all related deliverables and proactive team leadership to ensure successful outcomes.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters concerning the sub-product and its associated applications.


• Independently engage with business units, providing guidance and influence as needed.


• Sole responsibility for the sub-product backlog, including its content, prioritisation, and ongoing refinement.


• Manage escalations effectively, ensuring timely and appropriate resolution.


• Ensure production stability by prioritising critical non-functional requirements.


• Analyse customer and market needs, translating them into actionable product backlog items.


• Provide regular updates to the Product Owner based in Germany, with a direct reporting line to the Delivery Manager in South Africa.


• Foster a positive and productive team culture, promoting healthy team dynamics.


• Identify, address, and escalate risks and impediments as appropriate.


• Mentor and coach team members to support their growth and development.


• Manage and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and business partners.


• Tackle complex challenges autonomously and guide your teams through similar scenarios.

 



Advantageous

• Developer background in Java, Cloud or similar tech stacks.


• Fantastic communication skills.


• Good time management and organisational skills.


• Strong presentation skills.


• Excellent soft skills and ability to be a team player and a servant leader.


• Excellent understanding of business topics and business analysis skills.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar

 



Essential Skills Requirements:

• Relevant IT / Business / Engineering Degree


• 5+ years’ experience in leading teams and being responsible for a team’s output.


• 8+ years’ experience in software development and Experience in IT Business Analysis.


• 15+ years overall IT working experience.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• Excellent Time Management and context switching Skills.

Desired Skills:

• Product Owner
• Java
• Systems