Established in 2008, Geidea epitomizes customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovation.
Geidea makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative & entrepreneurial talent in the market
Our solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity.
Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative & Forward Thinking
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To maintain a competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for a new "Technical Product Owner"
Job purpose:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Technical Product Owner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the product backlog, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet market needs and company goals. This role requires a strong understanding of agile methodologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into actionable user stories.
Key Responsibilities:
- Product Backlog Management:
- Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog.
- Ensure that the backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by the team.
- Break down complex features into manageable user stories.
- Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with development teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Collaborate with sales, operation, risk and compliance teams to gather feedback and ensure product success.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders and the development team.
- Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Continuously refine and improve agile processes within the team.
- Act as a liaison between the business and the technical team.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations.
- Provide regular updates on product status, progress, and future plans.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and prioritize conflicting requirements.
- User Experience and Requirements:
- Develop detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Ensure that user experience is a key consideration in product development.
- Validate product features and functionality through user testing and feedback.
Qualifications:
- BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or similar field
- 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role in a technology-driven environment.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and principles.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
- Experience with product management tools such as Jira.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar certification is a plus.
Our values guide how we think and act - They describe what we care about the most
Customer first - It’s embedded in our design thinking and customer service approach
Open - Openness allows us to constantly improve and evolve
Real - No jargon and no excuses!
Bold - Constantly challenging ourselves and our way of thinking.
Resilient – If we fail, we bounce back stronger than before.
Collaborative - We know that we can achieve a lot more as a team.
We are changing lives by constantly striving for a better solution.
