Product Owner (Johannesburg)

• 8+ years working experience
• Min 5 years of business analysis and/or product owner experience as part of a digital product cross-functional team.
• Tenacity
• Manage Ambiguity
• Cultivate Innovation
• Drives results
• Ability to facilitate/lead JAD sessions
• Solid understanding of systems development life cycle
• Kknowledge of Insurance Products and legacy systems environment
• BSc. Computer Science or equivalent from a recognised University Or BSc – Engineering with experience/focus on IT Or BCom Information Systems And/Or Dip.BA (FTI or equivalent)
• User interface analyst experience
• Usability research experience
• Agile solution delivery experience
• Experience and understanding using an SDLC (both traditional and agile) and some experience in delivery of integrated solutions of meaningful scale.
• Software engineering/development experience.
• Software project management/delivery experience
• Good communication skills (written/oral and presentation).
• Solid understanding of SDLC (traditional and agile), including phases, technical jargon, and artefacts (input and output).
• Usability and design principles and exposure/experience in user research and testing

Good to Have:

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and research skills
• The skill for solving complex problems with well-reasoned arguments
• A passion for developing world-class solutions that meet both the business’ and customers’ needs
• The ability to think creatively and pursue innovative, alternative ideas
• An ability to deal with complexity, ambiguity, and constant change
• High energy levels and the ability to work well in a team
• An aptitude and passion for delivery at high quality levels within short deadlines
• An expert at managing timelines and meeting deadlines
• A strong interest in building broader business skills and / or an entrepreneurial flair
• Solid understanding of systems development life cycle
• Knowledge of Insurance Products and legacy systems environment