Product Owner - Cape Town, South Africa - IQbusiness South Africa

IQbusiness South Africa
IQbusiness South Africa
Verified Company
Cape Town, South Africa

2 days ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Introduction


Join IQbusiness, the largest independent management and technology consulting firm in Africa, at our Cape Town office, conveniently located in the Northern Suburbs.

With us you will be involved with delivering high-quality, innovative solutions, aligned to best practice current technology stack and technical design.

At IQbusiness we follow Agile software development and DevOps best practices and principles.


At IQbusiness, we attract talented people from diverse backgrounds and commit ourselves to helping each person achieve his or her full potential.

We are committed to growing each individual, and providing them with the challenges, feedback and support needed to achieve success.


Minimum Requirements

  • This job might be for you if:
  • You hold a Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) OR Certified Scrum Master (CSM)/ Professional Scrum Master (PSM I or PSM II) OR PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner OR Certified Scrum Product Owner (SCPO) certification
  • You have an understanding of Kanban and Lean Software Development
  • You have any other relevant Agile certifications

Job Specification
The Product owner / Scrum master is a dual role, sitting with one incumbent.


Duties:


Manage Product Backlog:
in collaboration with the CLIO, this role will maintain the product backlog,

which includes defining and refining the product features, setting priorities, and determining which

features will deliver the most value.

Sprint Planning:
Define tasks/tickets associated with upcoming sprints

  • Backlog grooming
  • Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies: facilitates all Scrum events, such as daily standups, sprint planning,
sprint review, and sprint retrospective.

  • Protect the Team from Interruptions: helps to shield the team from external interruptions and
distractions that could impede the team's progress towards the sprint goal.

  • Remove Obstacles: helps to remove any impediments that are obstructing the team from doing its
work. They might help resolve conflicts, address technical problems, or navigate organizational

bureaucracy.

  • Define and

Communicate Product Requirements:
responsible for defining and communicating the

requirements for the product to the development team. This can involve writing user stories,

acceptance criteria, or any other necessary documentation.

  • Accept or

Reject Work Results:
Has the authority to accept or reject the work results based on

whether they meet the specified criteria. They ensure that only completely finished and high-quality

features are shipped.

  • Ensure Customer Satisfaction: the voice of the customer in the development team. Ensure that the
product meets the needs and expectations of the customers.

  • Product Performance Analysis: responsible for tracking and reporting on the product's performance
and its overall impact on business objectives.

  • Risk Management: capable of identifying, communicating, and mitigating risks associated with the
product.

  • Coach the Team: serves as a coach, guiding the team to higher levels of maturity and performance.
They foster a self-organizing team, help to improve communication, and encourage collaborative decision making.


This is for you, if:


  • You put the customer at the heart of everything you do
  • Change is your middle name and you thrive in organizations that constantly adapts and evolves
  • You like people more than computers. You look forward to engaging with the business and delivery team every day
  • You know just how to support your team and give them the environment they need to grow
  • Buggy software is "not your bag, baby" and neither is hiding behind progress reports
  • You have had a go at navigating the minefield of corporate governance, to create an environment that supports innovation, creativity and work life balance
  • You stay in touch with the latest software development trends and are comfortable (or want to learn more about) DevOps, SAFe etc.
  • You like to keep things simple
  • You know what a servant leader is, and you aspire to the best one you can be
  • You jump at the opportunity to foster team collaboration
  • You have experience helping people to help themselves
  • You are passionate about your career in Agile software development and want to make a real, lasting difference
  • You have at least 3 years' experience working in an Agile team either as a development team member or Scrum Master
- **You might like us because**:
  • You will be a part of a team of highly experienced, like
  • minded individuals
  • We value learning and development and provide our Scrum Masters with training and coaching to accelerate their personal growth
  • You will gain exposure to multiple industries and organisations in your role as a change agent.
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Critical Core Competencies (Personal & Behavioural):

  • Adhering to Principles and Values
  • Supporting and Caring (motivating/assisting)
  • Delivering results and customer value
  • Relating and networking (communicating & developing relationships)
  • Strong
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