Product Owner

About the role

This role drives transformation and optimization across AXIS Global Operations teams. It ensures alignment between business needs and delivery teams, supporting strategic goals and improving operational efficiency through agile product ownership.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a product vision and roadmap aligned with AXIS strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Led operational readiness for product launches, ensuring systems and processes are aligned.
• Translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria for agile delivery teams.
• Manage and prioritize the Operations product backlog to focus on high-impact initiatives.
• Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups with delivery teams.
• Track and report Agile delivery metrics to monitor team performance and product impact.
• Champion Agile principles and coach team members on best practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure user feedback is continuously gathered and integrated into product iterations.
• Empower cross-functional teams to make decisions and deliver value independently.
• Use Agile tools to manage backlogs, track progress, and communicate priorities.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in (Re)Insurance with minimum 3 years of experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment.
• Background in Operations transformation and insurance systems integration.
• Knowledge of P&C Commercial and Specialty lines, including North American and Global Operations.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to express complex ideas clearly and visually.
• Familiarity with Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar certification.
• Experience with AI tools in Specialty Insurance Operations.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Wellness programs
• Retail plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation

Pay

A base salary between $175,000 and $260,000, with incentive compensation based on performance.

Schedule

This role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.