Product Owner (PSPO) Scrum - Pta/ Cape Town

SUMMARY:
Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) Pta/ Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

● Leadership and Communication

○ Communicate the product vision and strategy clearly to stakeholders and the development team.

 ○ Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals.

 ○ Lead and motivate the Scrum team to achieve product objectives.

 ○ Ensure the product backlog is well-defined, transparent, and understood by all team members.

● Product Vision and Strategy

 ○ Define and maintain a product vision that aligns with business objectives and customer needs.

○ Stay updated on market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies. ○ Ensure the product complies with relevant regulations and standards.

 ● Backlog and Sprint Management

○ Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog.

○ Align backlog priorities with customer expectations and organizational goals.

 ○ Participate in sprint planning meetings and reviews to guide development efforts.

● Stakeholder Management

○ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define clear acceptance criteria.

○ Balance stakeholder demands with technical feasibility to prioritize high-value features.

○ Continuously gather feedback to refine the product roadmap and backlog.

● Testing and Quality Assurance

○ Define and review testing requirements, scenarios, and documentation.

○ Collaborate with the QA team to ensure high product quality and reliability.

○ Evaluate team output and provide feedback for improvement.

● Value Maximization

○ Prioritize and deliver features that provide the most business value.

○ Ensure clarity on product requirements and user expectations to the development team.

● Process Improvement and Compliance

○ Suggest process improvements to optimize workflows.

○ Assist with internal and external audits as required.

○ Stay informed about regulatory changes impacting the product or industry. 1.2

Qualifications and Experience

● Minimum 4 Years Industry experience

● Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field desirable

● Certifications in Agile Methodologies such as Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), or equivalent are highly desirable

● Understanding of project management principles, tools, and techniques.

Skills and Knowledge

● Business Acumen

 ○ Deep understanding of industry trends and customer needs.

○ Ability to align product development with business opportunities.

● Technical Understanding

○ Knowledge of software development processes and Agile methodologies.

○ Familiarity with tools like Scrum for effective collaboration.

● Communication and Collaboration

○ Strong ability to articulate complex ideas and mediate conflicting interests.

○ Effective collaboration with stakeholders and team members.

● Leadership and Decision-Making

○ Ability to lead and inspire teams while maintaining accountability.

○ Competence in prioritizing tasks and making data-driven decisions.

● Customer-Centric Approach

○ Focus on delivering solutions that address customer challenges.

○ Emphasis on creating a positive user experience.

● Analytical and Critical Thinking

○ Skilled in analyzing data to measure product performance.

○ Ability to resolve bottlenecks and