Stellenbosch Area Western Cape: Our client is looking for a Software Product Owner to join the team.Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSProven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role within the software development industry.Strong understanding of agile methodologies and product lifecycle management.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure. Experience in market analysis, business process evaluation, and product demonstrations. Packhouse Systems and/or relevant agricultural experience will be advantageous.VALUES & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES REQUIREDRelations with Others & Trust: Demonstrate high levels of trustworthiness and effectiveness in building and maintaining relationships with employees, clients, and stakeholders.Solution-Driven & Innovation: Embrace a solution-driven mindset, continuously seeking to innovate and drive positive changes within the product and the team.Resilience & Self-Belief: Maintain a positive outlook, take ownership of challenges, and approach them with a can-do attitude.Speed of Execution: Exhibit a strong bias for action, making bold decisions to drive projects forward efficiently.Curiosity: Show a strong desire to learn, stay open-minded, and engage effectively in collaborative problem-solving.KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREASFeature Management (Scoping): Evaluate and define product features at each development iteration, ensuring alignment with client needs and business goals.Product Backlog Management: Prioritize and communicate the product backlog effectively to ensure smooth development progress and timely delivery.Quality Control and Testing: Review and validate that the work delivered meets or exceeds client expectations and internal quality standards.Client Interaction: Act as the primary liaison between the product team and clients, ensuring clear communication, providing training, and offering ongoing support.Business Process Evaluation: Assess business processes, identify requirements, and uncover areas for improvement to enhance product efficiency.Market Analysis: Stay ahead of market trends by understanding customer needs, prioritizing strategies, and translating them into actionable development tasks. A good understanding of the competitive landscape is essential.Product Sales Input: Lead product demonstrations and follow up with clients to clearly communicate the product's unique value proposition and differentiation from competitors.Software Implementation Project Management: Proficient in planning, executing, and closing projects on time and within budget, with strong skills in team coordination, communication, and risk management.Delivery on Timelines: Plan, agree, and communicate realistic expectations for deliverables, ensuring that outcomes are achieved within the agreed timeframe.Development Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment with development teams by facilitating regular meetings, feedback sessions, and ensuring alignment on product goals and deliverables. Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical team members to ensure seamless communication and effective problem-solving.ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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