Product Owner– 12-Month Contract, Midrand

Midrand, Gauteng (Hybrid) 12-Month Contract (Possible Extension)

A leading Investments Institution is seeking an experienced Product Owner to drive the delivery and optimisation of strategic digital and business solutions within a complex enterprise environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, architects, and technical teams to define product vision, prioritise requirements, and ensure the successful delivery of customer‑centric solutions aligned to business strategy and transformation objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and business value objectives.

Translate strategic and operational requirements into prioritised product backlogs and actionable user stories.

Work closely with business stakeholders, customers, UX teams, architects, and development teams to deliver high-value solutions.

Drive product alignment using Agile methodologies, customer experience (CX) insights, and business priorities.

Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagements to gather, validate, and prioritise business and product requirements.

Manage and prioritise the product backlog to ensure optimal delivery outcomes.

Act as the primary liaison between business and technical teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Support enterprise transformation and digital modernisation initiatives.

Ensure delivered solutions align with business goals, compliance requirements, and operational processes.

Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and delivery metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support successful implementation and adoption of solutions.

Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and Agile ceremonies.

Experience&Key Deliverables Experience delivering initiatives such as:

Digital product implementation and optimisation

Customer onboarding and workflow enhancements

Process automation and operational improvement

Customer and stakeholder experience improvements

Strategic transformation and modernisation initiatives

Cross‑functional collaboration between business and technology teams

Minimum Requirements

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

5+ years' experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Product Manager, or related role.

Proven experience within Agile delivery environments.

Strong understanding of:

Product lifecycle management

Agile and Scrum methodologies

Business analysis and requirements gathering

Customer‑centric solution delivery

Process optimisation

Experience working within large enterprise or complex corporate environments.

Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills.

Ability to balance business priorities, customer needs, and technical considerations.

Advantageous

Experience within financial services, development finance, or public sector environments.

Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or Product Owner certifications advantageous.

Experience working with tools such as:

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Miro

Visio

Exposure to digital transformation and enterprise modernisation initiatives.

Key Competencies

Strategic and analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Customer‑centric mindset

Decision‑making and prioritisation

Collaboration and teamwork

Problem‑solving ability

Communication and presentation skills

Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset

If you are a collaborative and delivery‑focused Product Owner looking to contribute to impactful transformation initiatives within a dynamic development finance environment, we would like to hear from you.

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