Technical Product Owner needed at Robert Walters

Position Summary

• We’re seeking a dynamic, energetic, innovative, strategic, and self-motivated individual to join the Johannesburg office. The ideal candidate will have a solid work ethic, work well under deadlines, collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, and adhere to departmental and corporate policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Take lead of scrum teams, defining product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities while communicating with stakeholders throughout the project.
• Work with internal and external contacts to analyze needs and align product roadmap with strategic goals.
• Serve as the product ambassador internally and externally—providing knowledge, answering questions, and conducting demos, training sessions, and presentations.
• Research feature requirements and technical specifications while managing the UX/UI process.
• Conceptualize, develop, and take ownership of components of the technology product roadmap (e.g., Salesforce, Microservices).
• Assess, manage, and prioritize the product backlog (using Jira).
• Translate business requirements into a technical agenda for development and production deployment.
• Manage internal and external development teams to ensure delivery of quality functionality on time.
• Report on progress, risks, and bottlenecks to the technology steering committee.
• Actively remove roadblocks to help the team meet sprint and release goals.
• Run proofs of concept to demonstrate new tools or technologies.
• Lead design sessions to evaluate technical solutions to business challenges.
• Promote an Agile culture focused on continuous and rapid delivery of value.
• Design and implement test plans and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Support deployed functionality and ensure smooth handovers to business teams.
• Facilitate daily standups and manage sprint planning sessions.
• Develop detailed product specifications that are clearly understood by development teams.
• Prioritize epics, stories, and themes in line with the overall product strategy.
• Assist in the rollout of new features and coordinate with various business and tech units.
• Stay informed on emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies that could benefit the business.

What We Offer

• A non-hierarchical, meritocratic, and empowering culture
• Yearly performance-based bonuses
• Responsible freedom to shape your work and impact

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field—or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in business process design and analysis
• Ability to present the “big picture” and recommend improvements
• Experience in designing or re-engineering business processes
• Proven technology project management experience
• Scrum/Agile training and practical experience (advantageous)
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, SaaS products, or low-code platforms (advantageous)
• Working knowledge of IT systems, databases, and integration patterns (advantageous)
• Experience configuring CRM/ERP systems—Salesforce experience is a strong plus