Product Owner - Claims

What will you do?

• Collaborates with key stakeholders to define goals and create an execution plan for development projects, focusing on outcomes rather than solutions
• Translates product initiative requirements to functional team members by defining user stories for the team
• Maintains and applies understanding of work process dependencies into functional requirements
• Provides overall leadership, guidance, and support of software product delivery team(s)
• Works with Scrum Masters and Technical Leads to help direct, motivate, and guide the delivery team(s)
• Works with BA/QA professionals to support the development of project test plans, test scripts, and the organization of the testing efforts for the team
• Along with Scrum Master, leads various Agile activities and ceremonies including daily stand-ups, story review, release and sprint planning sessions, status meetings, sprint reviews, demos, and retrospectives
• Works closely with and ensures regular communication with Program and Portfolio Managers, internal stakeholders, project sponsors, and other technology teams to ensure smooth on-boarding of work

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required
• Five or more years’ related work experience
• Required Knowledge: Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), Knowledge of software development practices and procedures, Experience working in application lifecycle management tools such as DevOps, JIRA, or Rally, Professional experience as a Business Analyst, Business Team Manager, Project Manager, or Scrum Master
• Preferred Knowledge: Experience with business analysis or project management, Familiarity with continuous delivery and continuous integration, Insurance industry and product knowledge

Who would excel in this role?

• Strong team facilitation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Ability to explain and defend a viewpoint and persuade others to a defined position

Benefits, Perks and more!

• Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%
• Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents
• A dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally
• 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program
• Subsidized downtown parking
• Competitive time off policies including parental leave
• An Employee Assistance program
• and much more!