Technical Product Owner - Melrose Arch Johannesburg

Position: Technical product owner Location: Johannesburg Industry: IT & Finance Experience Level: Minimum 5 years in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field Salary Range: R35 000 R55 000 per month An exciting opportunity exists for a Technical Product Owner to join a fast-paced, globally operating company that offers innovative tax and finance solutions through advanced tech platforms. This is a high-impact role for a strategic, hands-on professional who thrives in a dynamic, non-hierarchical environment and wants to contribute to an exponential growth trajectory. Responsibilities: Define and lead the product vision, roadmap, and strategy in collaboration with key stakeholders. Serve as the key point of contact for product-related communication internally and externally. Translate business needs into detailed product requirements and user stories. Manage product backlogs and prioritize features based on business value and alignment to strategy (using Jira). Engage in Agile ceremonies daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives. Oversee the UI/UX process, ensuring usability and design best practices. Lead cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of product development and deployment. Conduct product demos, user training, and internal knowledge-sharing sessions. Research emerging technologies, conduct PoCs, and identify innovative opportunities. Liaise with internal and external development teams to ensure timely, high-quality releases. Ensure robust testing and participate in UAT phases before go-lives. Document and report progress, risks, and blockers to senior stakeholders. Facilitate the adoption of new features across business and tech teams. Foster an Agile culture that supports continuous improvement and value delivery. Requirements: Bachelors degree in engineering, Finance, IT, Mathematics, or a related technical field. Minimum 5 years of experience in a product or project ownership role within tech environments. Proven experience managing full software development lifecycles. Solid understanding of business process design, re-engineering, and analysis. Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies (certification preferred). Hands-on experience with JIRA and product backlog management. Familiarity with CRM/ERP systems Salesforce experience highly advantageous. Understanding of cloud technologies, microservices, integration patterns, and low-code platforms is a plus How To Apply: Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Send your CV to: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us 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: 4/25/2025