Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Company: Niyat Consultancy PLc

Reports to: IT Solutions Directorate

The Product Owner is responsible for defining the vision and strategy for products within the ICT and Technology Solutions Directorate. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that products meet customer needs and align with business goals, as well as managing the product backlog and prioritizing features.

Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy to stakeholders and team members.

• Gather and analyze customer requirements, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform product development.

• Create and manage the product backlog, prioritizing features and enhancements based on business value and customer feedback.

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure clarity of requirements and successful implementation of product features.

• Act as the primary point of contact for the product, addressing queries and providing updates to stakeholders.

• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure product quality and functionality meet expectations.

• Monitor product performance and gather user feedback to inform future enhancements and iterations.

• Lead product demonstrations and training sessions for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Successful delivery of product features on time and within budget

• Customer satisfaction and product adoption rates

• Quality of product documentation and backlog management

• Alignment of product development with strategic business goals

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in product management or product ownership, preferably in the ICT sectors 

Skills:

• Strong understanding of product management principles and agile methodologies.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Proficient in project management and product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, Confluence).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a dynamic workload effectively.

Personal Attributes:

• Results-oriented with a strong customer focus.

• Innovative and creative thinker with a passion for technology.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based in Addis Ababa, with occasional travel for client meetings or industry events.

How to Apply

Interested and Qualified Applicant can apply through THIS LINK