Principal Specialist: Data Products

Vodafone

Johannesburg, South Africa
On-site
Define and co-build enterprise data products
Data product roadmaps and backlogs
Data literacy and capability uplift
This strategic role combines data product management and organizational culture change to embed a data-first mindset across Vodacom Group

Job Summary

  • This strategic role combines data product management and organizational culture change to embed a data-first mindset across Vodacom Group.
  • Responsibilities include defining and co-building enterprise-wide data products, coordinating Data Product Delivery Squads, and driving data literacy and change management initiatives.
  • The company offers enticing incentive programs, competitive benefit packages including retirement funds, risk benefits, medical aid, and cell phone/data benefits.

Matching Summary

This strategic role combines data product management and organizational culture change to embed a data-first mindset across Vodacom Group.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Define and co-build enterprise data products
  • Data product roadmaps and backlogs
  • Data literacy and capability uplift
  • Agile methodology and ways of working
  • Data product adoption and value realisation

Nice-to-have

  • Champion data-as-a-product thinking
  • Data democratisation and responsible use
  • Data Product Community of Practice
  • Monitor external trends in data product management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information System, Computer Science or related field
  • 5–7 years of experience in data product management, data strategy, data analytics
  • Professional certification in Product Management or Data Management is advantageous

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