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Product Owner III

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Job Description - Product Owner III

We are seeking a highly skilled and forward -thinking Product Owner III to drive the successful development and delivery of high -impact, complex products.

In this role, you will act as the bridge between business, technology, and customer needs—owning the product backlog, shaping delivery outcomes, and ensuring maximum value is realized. You will play a key role in influencing product strategy, guiding Agile teams, and contributing to the evolution of modern product management practices through innovation and thought leadership.


Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Delivery

  • Define and manage iteration scope aligned to the Product Manager’s vision
  • Own and prioritise the team backlog based on value, readiness, and strategic priorities
  • Lead iteration reviews, showcasing product progress and performance
  • Plan and drive Program Increment (PI) planning and product release cycles
  • Ensure successful delivery of product features within timelines and quality standards

Agile Leadership & Execution

  • Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies and ensure effective team participation
  • Drive resolution of impediments, managing risks, escalations, and dependencies
  • Collaborate across Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to ensure alignment and delivery
  • Maintain a continuous flow of value through well -defined user stories and acceptance criteria

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

  • Serve as the product ambassador to senior stakeholders, executives, and cross -functional teams
  • Translate business needs into clear, actionable product requirements
  • Advocate for the voice of the customer, ensuring solutions are customer -centric
  • Align stakeholders on product priorities, trade -offs, and delivery expectations

Product Strategy & Innovation

  • Contribute to product vision, roadmap, and growth opportunities
  • Incorporate stakeholder feedback, market insights, and performance data into product evolution
  • Collaborate with development teams to deliver innovative, scalable solutions
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and customer experience standards

Collaboration & Capability Building

  • Partner with Chapters and CoEs to adopt best practices and improve delivery standards
  • Mentor and coach other Product Owners, fostering a culture of excellence
  • Contribute to Product Owner CoE initiatives and Agile thought leadership
  • Lead teams in line with industry best practices and organisational standards


Requirements

  • NQF Level: Advanced Diploma / National First Degree
  • Degree in B.Com, Information Technology, or related field
  • Certifications (Required)

    • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) – e.g. Leading SAFe, SAFe PO/PM, DevOps
    • Entry -Level Business Analysis Certification

    Experience

    • 7–10 years’ experience in Product Management / Product Ownership
    • Proven experience delivering complex, high -impact products in Agile environments

    Technical & Professional Skills

    • Product Management & Agile Methodologies
    • Business Analysis & Strategic Planning
    • Strong Business Acumen & Industry Insight
    • Problem Solving & Decision -Making
    • Stakeholder Management & Communication
    • Future Thinking & Innovation


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