At iKhokha we strive to make things simpler and easier for our customers, we’re on the lookout for a Product Owner that will create solutions and add value to our products. If you’re up for the challenge, then read on.
We’re looking for a leader that will guide the product’s progress and bring it to life whilst maximizing value and managing the team toward success.
If you’re a product envisioner who is skilled at listening to stakeholders and separating the signal from the noise, we want you to join our iKhokha Tribe.
So, what will you do?
You will help build new payment methods and flows as well as improve our payments experience.
You will work closely and collaborate with engineers to build features that span various parts of the system.
You will work with the creative, sales, marketing, and operations teams to understand and solve our users’ pain points.
The deal breakers
5 years’ experience in a Product Owner/Manager role.
Knowledge of the Agile/Scrum framework, with an understanding of the Product Owner is critical.
Experience working with design and software development teams and good understanding of the SDLC.
Skilled at developing user stories and prioritizing backlog items.
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Agile Product Owner certified (advantageous).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
You will have detailed knowledge and application of:
Managing technical software products from design to distribution.
Good understanding of Technology and the IT environment / industry.
Ability to proactively manage JIRA tickets.
Clearly and decisively identify customer pain point(s).
What would you be responsible for?
Plan, prioritise and deliver achievable projects against vision and strategy.
Responsible for defining the work of engineers and designers in delivering a technology product.
Identify opportunities for continuous product improvement.
Able to clearly define and communicate project goals, requirements, and constraints across cross functional teams in the business.
Participate in regular Scrum ceremonies.
Owns and is responsible for the creation, management and prioritisation of the Product Backlog, in close cooperation with stakeholders.
Create user stories and acceptance criteria for all backlog items.
Ensure the product backlog is visible, transparent and shows what the Scrum team/s will work on next.
Accepting the delivered product increment at the end of each iteration.
Managing the release plan with scrum team/s.
Support and collaborate with the product UX/UI team, product scrum team/s and product leaders on a day to day basis.
Identification of constraints and dependencies in cooperation with the Scrum Master and proposal for resolution and improvement.
Assist in troubleshooting application issues and collaborate with the scrum team/s to have issues resolved.