Data Product Owner

Data Product Owner – Johannesburg or Pretoria (Hybrid) Contract: 6–12 months (project dependent) Hybrid: 3 days onsite | 2 days remote Our client is looking for an experienced Data Product Owner to manage business-facing data products and drive data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. Minimum Requirements: • Proven experience as a Product Owner • Experience delivering Data and/or Analytics products • Strong understanding of Data Platforms and Analytics • Product roadmap development and backlog management • Agile & Scrum experience • Strong business analysis and stakeholder management skills • Knowledge of data quality and data governance • Experience measuring product success through KPIs and value realisation • Financial Services experience advantageous • SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager certification preferred Key Responsibilities: • Define product vision and roadmap • Own and prioritise the product backlog • Collaborate with business, Data Engineering, Analytics, and Architecture teams • Improve data quality, accessibility, and usability • Drive stakeholder engagement and continuous product improvement.