Technical Product Owner

ROLE PURPOSE
The Technical Product Owner defines the why, who, and what — why it is worthwhile to develop a product, who it is for, and what features it should contain. The Product Owner owns a product in its entirety and is responsible for strategic and tactical product decisions. The Technical Product Owner plays a crucial role in driving the development and delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs and drive business value, and is heavily involved in strategic and technical roadmaps and decision making. This includes defining the purpose behind the technical priorities, who is responsible for what, and when things need to be done. The role is responsible for prioritising and overseeing the businesses technical priorities and ensuring that the internal team can manage their tasks and responsibilities.

ROLE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
● Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to define and prioritise product backlog items based on business values and customer needs.
● Articulate and communicate product vision, goals, and requirements to the development team and other stakeholders.
● Create and maintain a well-defined product backlog with clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and priorities.
● Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of product increments and releases.
● Participate in sprint planning, grooming, review, and retrospective meetings to refine and improve the development process and support the engineering team.
● Active participant in Agile ceremonies.
● Identify user needs and ensure the product meets customer expectations
● Continuously gather feedback from customers and end-users to refine and enhance the product.
● Keep abreast of industry trends and competitive landscape to ensure the product remains competitive and innovative.
● Provide leadership and mentorship to the development team, fostering a collaborative and empowered work environment.

SKILLS NEEDED
● In-depth knowledge of Agile software development methodology, such as Scrum or Kanban
● A sound technical understanding of software development
● Ability to balance technical feasibility and business value when making decisions
● Experience in effective prioritization
● Knowledge of user-centred design principles
● Understanding design quality standards
● Ability to work with large / multiple teams

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

CRITICAL
● Strong Communicator
● Stakeholder Management
● Providing Insights
● Examining Information
● Interpreting Data
● Articulating and Documenting Information
● Team-Working
● Conveying Self-Confidence
● Managing Tasks
● Meeting Timescales

IMPORTANT
● Developing Strategies
● Producing Output
● Taking Action
● Resolving Conflict
● Convincing People
● Exploring Possibilities

WHY JOIN US
We have ambitious goals. Our mission is to power innovators in remote biometric digital authentication, globally, and we’re well on our way there. You’ll join at a very exciting part of the journey, and your contribution over the next few years will directly and visibly impact iiDENTIFii’s global success. Our team is incredibly friendly and collaborative. If you care about solving challenging problems with people you enjoy being around, this is the place for you.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working Hours: 8am-5pm from Monday to Friday.
Working conditions remote.
Cape Town is preferable.

BENEFITS:
Competitive salary offered.
Remote Working Conditions.
Wellness perks.
Opportunities for career growth and development within the company.
Work-Life Balance is prioritized.
Diverse tech stack.