Product Owner at SovTech

SovTech is a custom software development company providing a complete software design and development service. SovTech delivers the best in class custom software solutions, elite software development teams and innovative cloud software to enterprise business across numerous industries.

We believe new technologies are the lifeline of every business in the modern age and aim to connect businesses across all industries to innovative software, technological development, solutions and services, in a manner that’s faster, easier and better than ever before.

We are looking for a Product Owner to join our Developers-as-a-Service (DaaS) team in Johannesburg. DaaS teams make use of the Scrum framework to deliver continuous value to our clients through the continuous release of new features with each sprint. This Product Owner position will require an individual to manage key client projects, manage projects using Agile frameworks and accomplish project objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Approx. 2 - 3 years experience as a project manager in software development
• Experience in delivering projects according to the Scrum framework and/ or other Agile project management methodologies
• University degree, in the fields of computer science or engineering for technical project managers (preferable, but non-essential)
• Technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Jira, diagramming programmes (e.g. draw.io), Microsoft Office