Matlotleng Tsoku

As a tech-savvy professional with a solid foundation in technology Agile Project Management and a proven track record of successful project deliveries, I am confident in my ability to drive project excellence and lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Over the course of my career, I have built my skills in managing end-to-end delivery processes for complex technology projects which demonstrated the capability to align project objectives with organizational goals, ensuring timely and quality-driven results.

In my current role as a Senior Product Owner, I have had the privilege of leading and working with high-performing teams and delivering solutions that exceed client expectations. I am capable at overseeing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring all aspects of the delivery process, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality, are managed effectively. My experience includes collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand project requirements, define project goals, and provide regular status updates.

As a professional, I possess a strong understanding of diverse technology stacks and methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Kanban. My ability to adapt to evolving technologies and stay updated with industry trends allows me to propose innovative solutions that positively impact project outcomes. Additionally, my expertise in fostering a collaborative team environment and fostering a culture of continuous improvement has led to enhanced team performance and increased project success rates.

I am attracted to the opportunity and eager to contribute my skills and expertise to drive successful project deliveries and contribute to the continued growth and success of your organization.

• Bringing ideas, creativity, and implementation to fruition as a Senior Product Owner.
• Facilitating development and production of the end vision from stakeholders to development teams.
• Ensuring the agreed-upon solution and supporting the Business before and after launch.
• Taking the role of a Scrum Master for other strategic projects within the department.
• Defining the product roadmap in collaboration with necessary stakeholders.
• Planning and prioritizing product feature backlog and development.
• Providing backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of user stories.
• Collaborating with Product Management, Project Management, and stakeholders to maintain product backlog.
• Leading planning product release plans and setting delivery expectations.
• Ensuring an adequate amount of prepared tasks for the team to work on.
• Leading Sprint retrospectives involving necessary stakeholders.
• Presenting demos of newly developed features to Product Management and stakeholders.
• Playing an active role in mitigating impediments impacting team goals through the scrum process.
• Providing vision and direction to the development team and stakeholders.
• Staying updated with Agile/Scrum best practices and trends.
• Coordinating with other teams to remove impediments and protect the team.
• Collaborating with Software Development Manager for resource planning.
• Working with legal and procurement to clarify partner scope of work and contract obligations.
• Managing multiple teams for delivery with good team management skills.
• Driving and representing customer voice in design.
• Resolving conflicts among teams and stakeholders within the organization.
• Presenting partner strategy and ecosystem to executives based on products.
• Managing contracts and 3rd party suppliers with customer focus and SLA adherence.
• Monitoring and maintaining partner performance from implementation to billing.
• Leading the Pricing and business case process, ensuring adherence to methodology.
• Developing the annual budget for new products, enhancements, and Digital services.
• Monitoring new Product and Digital Transformation budgets with Dev teams on a monthly basis.
• Preparing monthly management reports for submission and presentation to Divisional Heads and stakeholders.

Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Science & StatisticsUniversity of Pretoria2002 – 2006Product Owner2021Scaled AgileScrum Master2020Scaled AgileITIL Foundations (with distinction)2018Netcampus