Product Owner (Payments & Card Issuing)

TECHNICAL PRODUCT OWNER | PAYMENTS & CARD ISSUING CyberPro Consulting is looking for an experienced Technical Product Owner to join a leading financial services environment in Sandton. We’re looking for someone with a strong banking technology background, specifically across payments and card issuing, who can bridge the gap between business requirements, product priorities and technical delivery. This role will suit a technically strong Product Owner who is comfortable working with Technology, Engineering, Architecture and Business stakeholders within a complex banking environment. What we’re looking for: • Proven Technical Product Owner / Product Owner experience • Strong banking or financial services experience • Solid hands-on experience in payments and card issuing • Understanding of payment platforms, processes and integrations • Strong knowledge of Agile delivery and the SDLC • Experience managing product priorities, roadmaps, dependencies and delivery risks • Ability to translate business requirements into technical delivery outcomes • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including at senior level • Experience working across complex enterprise technology environments Requirements The key differentiator for this opportunity is genuine banking experience across payments and card issuing. Essential Qualifications - NQF Level Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification Matric and relevant tertiary qualification MMP or equivalent Essential Certifications Formal accreditation in professional field where applicable Preferred Certifications Minimum Experience Level 10 - 15 years experience in an IT environment (across IT disciplines) of which at least 2 years in a feeder area to this role Technical / Professional Knowledge Budgeting Business administration and management Business principles Business terms and definitions Capacity planning Change management Client service management Communication Strategies Diversity management Employee training/development Financial Accounting Principles Governance, Risk and Controls Organisational behaviour theory Principles of project management Relevant regulatory knowledge Stakeholder management Strategic planning Talent management Business writing skills Management information and reporting principles, tools and mechanisms System Development Life cycle(SDLC) Role relevant related technologies ITIL IT Concepts Business Process Products and Services Behavioural Competencies Building Partnerships Facilitating Change Inspiring others Business Acumen Driving for Results Selecting Talent Delegation and Empowerment If you’re a Technical Product Owner with the right banking, payments and card issuing experience, we’d love to hear from you. Benefits Permanent role within banking EE/AA - Preference, according to company policy