Product Owner

Fixed Term - Bellville
Responsibilities
 - Define and prioritize the data product backlog in alignment with business goals
 - Translate business needs into actionable data solutions, ensuring they drive value in broker engagement and sales effectiveness
 - Collaborate with business, IT, and analytics teams to deliver data products on time and within scope
 - Leverage predictive modeling to identify trends, forecast outcomes, and support decision-making processes
 - Oversee the creation of dashboards and reports in tools such as Qlik Sense and Power BI to provide actionable insights to brokers and sales teams
 - Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and relevance across all platforms
 - Act as the primary liaison between business teams, brokers, and technical teams to ensure alignment of objectives
 - Educate and guide stakeholders on the value and use of data-driven solutions to improve decision-making and performance
 - Lead and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact data products
 - Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team
 - Support brokers by delivering solutions that enhance lead management, customer profiling, and operational efficiency
 - Drive the adoption of analytics and data tools within the business to support broader strategic goals
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field
 - 5+ years of experience in data product ownership, business intelligence, or a related role in sales distribution or insurance
 - Hands-on experience with QlikSense, Power BI, and predictive modeling tools
 - Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders
 - Proficiency in building and applying predictive models to support sales forecasting and customer profiling
 - Advanced knowledge of QlikSense and Power BI, with a strong ability to create dynamic dashboards and visualizations
 - Data Analytics: Experience in analyzing large datasets to extract insights and identify opportunities for business improvement
 - Proficiency in SQL or similar tools to query and manipulate data
 - Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools to manage product backlogs and delivery timelines
 - Knowledge of data pipelines, integration tools, and cloud-based solutions for data storage and analysis
Competencies:
 - Ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple, actionable insights for business stakeholders
 - Passion for educating teams and brokers on the value and application of data-driven solutions
 - Strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including brokers, sales teams, IT teams, and executives
 - Exceptional skills in building trust and managing expectations in a multi-stakeholder environment
 - Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, driving alignment and productivity
 - A collaborative mindset to foster teamwork and facilitate problem-solving in dynamic settings
 - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
 - Proactive and resourceful in identifying and addressing challenges, ensuring project success
 - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate data insights and influence decision-making.
 - Strong presentation skills to engage business and technical audiences effectively
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