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  • Posted: Mar 4, 2020
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Pargo is a convenient logistics solution that allows you to order your shopping online and have it delivered to so-called Pargo points which we have established at over 1200 stores throughout the country.This delivery method, better known as click-and-collect, allows you to order your goods online and collect at your preferred local store at a time that s...
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    Senior Product Owner

    What you will do

    Working with the tech, design, sales and marketing, operations teams and our logistics partners, you will plan and launch new product offerings into the market. This role will see you defining short to medium-term product roadmaps and ensuring we deliver a phenomenal product. Working collaboratively with our exec team, you will be responsible for our product, its end-to-end features, including third-party operational partners.

    • Build an understanding of our clients and end-users through market research and customer engagement in order to adjust development accordingly
    • Interact with existing clients and end-users to determine new offerings and features and validate ideas
    • Develop and manage the product roadmap, prioritising in line with the strategy and business objectives by determining and managing budget, scope and time constraints
    • Overseeing the development of our product by planning resources and timelines and coordinating with external parties
    • Engage with third-party logistics providers to ensure cost-effective service to deliver an end-to-end product
    • Stakeholder management – you are the link between stakeholders and our operations and development team, ensuring buy-in and the delivery of clear instructions and deliverables for our developers
    • Adopting a mindset of product iteration, responsible for evaluating progress at each stage of the development process

     

    Why you should join us

    • Because you’re excited about the digital economy and want to help build the leading logistics platform in Africa to enable Ecommerce growth on the continent
    • Because you’re passionate about an entrepreneurial environment where you are expected to take action and your decisions make a real impact on the long-term strategy and day-to-day operations
    • Because you want to benefit from real rewards, by actively contributing to the performance of a great team, with hard work and exceptional output
    • Because you want to grow in the organisation and become a Head of Product

     

    Why you should NOT join us

    • Because you’re looking for a position that allows for a 9-to-5 mentality in which you can delegate most of the work to your colleagues
    • Because you only want to be working on the high-level strategic projects and don’t want to get your hands dirty
    • Because you’re looking for a static environment where nothing ever changes

     

    What we’re looking for

    • A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and is comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
    • Bachelor degree in a relevant field or equivalent
    • 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner, ideally within a start-up or high-growth company
    • Demonstrable experience effectively driving a development team to achieve their deliverables
    • Experience defining and prioritising roadmaps collaboratively
    • Hands-on experience working with engineering teams
    • Experience in seamlessly incorporating third-party service providers with digital product
    • Technical acumen and genuine passion for technology
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • A project management certification is an added bonus

     

    What we’re offering

    • A competitive remuneration package
    • A dynamic office culture with room for creativity and self-expression
    • Insights into the operations of a high-growth, innovative start-up company
    • A cool office in the trendy Mason’s Press precinct, with a host of perks, such as daily fresh fruit deliveries and ad-hoc yoga sessions
    • Team activities such as Friday drinks, sports activities (Cape Town Cycle Tour, Cape Town Marathon), cultural outings, and the Never-Ending Pargo Table Tennis Championship
    • Valuable learning opportunities from seasoned professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit

    Method of Application

    Send your application to [email protected]

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