Agile Feature Manager - Centurion at Guardrisk

Role Purpose    

• Emphasizing agile methodologies, this role integrates product design with a strong focus on iterative, feature-baseddevelopment. It requires a combination of leadership skills in agile settings, profound technical insights, and a dedication to user-focused design and development. By prioritizing customer value and flexible planning, Agile Feature Managers lead their teams to ensure that every feature is in harmony with the overall product strategy and adeptly adapts to changing market conditions and user feedback, propelling the product's progress in a fluid  landscape. This position also involves leading people effectively and making intricate decisions that impact the project's direction and success.

Requirements    

• Bachelor's degree, Diploma, or Certification in fields such as Information Technology, Business, SocialSciences, or related areas can be beneficial.
• Possessing certifications in subjects like Ideation, Design Thinking, SQL, Project Management, or Agilemethodologies will provide an advantage.
• 5 years of collective experience in roles such as Product Owner, Business Analyst, Test Analyst, System Analyst, or Project Management.
• A minimum of 2 years dedicated to working within an agile methodology. 
• Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to oversee software development projects, with a preference for those experienced in Agile settings. Knowledge of project management platforms such as JIRA is essential.
• Technical Understanding: Proficiency in grasping the technical facets of software development, with anemphasis on collaboration with engineering teams, even if not directly involved in coding.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven track record of effectively engaging with and managing the expectationsof a diverse range of stakeholders, such as customers, product managers, and development and delivery teams.
• Product Lifecycle Acumen: In-depth understanding of the entire product lifecycle, from the initial concept anddesign through to development, launch, and subsequent iterations.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure that the development of each feature is in line with the overall product design and strategicroadmap, as outlined by the product design work-stream.
• Actively contribute to the product design process, providing input and feedback from a featuredevelopment perspective.
• Facilitate effective collaboration among team members from different disciplines, such asengineering, design, marketing, and QA, to ensure cohesive feature development.
• Bridge any gaps between various functional areas within the feature team, fostering a unifiedapproach to development.
• Coordinate with UX/UI designers to ensure that user experience considerations are seamlesslyincorporated into feature development.
• Provide input into the overall product roadmap, particularly regarding the feasibility, timeline, andscope of feature development.
• Work closely within the product design work-stream to align feature development timelines andobjectives with the broader product goals.
• Oversee the quality and performance of features under development, ensuring they meetestablished standards and objectives.
• Stay adaptable and responsive to changes in market trends, user feedback, and business priorities.
• Prioritise user needs and feedback in the feature development process, ensuring that the endversion resonates with and adds value to the target audience.
• Regularly communicate with key stakeholders, including product design work-stream, seniormanagement, and other relevant parties, about the progress and challenges of featuredevelopment.

Competencies    

• Business Acumen
• Client Commitment 
• Drive for results
• Collaboration
• Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Impact and influence