Job Description

Job Classification

REQ 141865

Technical Product Owner: CBO (Common Back Office)

Closing Date: 19 September 2025

Job Family
Information Technology
Career Stream
It Application Development
Leadership Pipeline
Manage Managers

Job Purpose

Lead a fully stacked team to execute on strategic objectives as it relates to project innovation, non-innovation and operational support. Apply technical, business and leadership principles to deliver results through people

Job Responsibilities

Line accountability includes building a high performing fully stacked team End to end execution including people, process, technology to ensure business results Ensure healthy asset / environment across application, infrastructure, network and security Active involvement with after hour standby and support Agile execution methodology including maintaining integrated backlog Vendor management and engagement to ensure effective delivery Growing and upskilling teams in line with NIHA and target human resource objectives Technical guidance and thought leadership, especially relevant to domain and supported business areas Leveraging DATA and MI effectively to drive KPI's Participate and formulate in roadmap definition and execution, including setting and executing of strategic objectives Own and drive culture, (growth mindset, operational excellence, urgency of execution, world class in everything we do.) Plan, execute and track NIHA ( Nedbank Intelligent Hyper Automation) objectives relevant to area of responsibility Strong collaborative approach with peers and business stakeholders resulting in end-to-end delivery and success Apply FINOPS principles to manage operational costs Any other administrative tasks as required Budgeting Proven track record in Cloud implementation or leveraging AI / Agentic AI will be favourable Experience in working in the financial sector will be favourable

Technical Knowledge

Java,React, Angular experience, BPM / Camunda

People Specification

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Professional Qualifications/Honour's Degree 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
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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566