Product Owner I/II

As a member of the Agile team, the Product Owner represents the voice of the customer and the organization through the delivery of business value. As a Product Owner for Agency Compliance, you will work closely with stakeholders (business and technology) to define and prioritize features and stories in alignment with evolving regulatory needs and organizational goals for the Independent Agent channel. Owns and maintains the Agency Compliance product backlog and is accountable for its contents and prioritization. Accountable for clear, actionable user stories. Works daily with the agile team to clarify business requirements, remove roadblocks, and resolve issues. Sets priorities and actively participates in squad/team quarterly planning. Collaborates with the senior Product Owner and stakeholders to set priorities for portfolio quarterly planning. Coordinate work to align with project milestones; communicate impacts and timelines clearly to business and tech audiences. Partners with stakeholders to translate evolving state regulations into actionable product requirements, ensuring that state-specific and regulatory requirements are met. Sets expectations for delivery with stakeholders. Participates in squad/team demos, retrospectives, and all other ceremonies. Assist with feasibility and cost of delay discussions by gathering inputs and framing options for decision makers. Negotiates with internal and external squads/teams to ensure priorities are aligned across squads/teams both within and outside the portfolio. Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and IT project management as typically acquired through a Bachelors` degree in relevant field (business, computer science, humanities etc.) and a minimum of 3 to 5 years direct experience with agile teams as well as 7 years in business, technology, or consulting. Able to depict and explain the importance of complex ideas, issues and designs to varied audiences; educate SBU/department(s) on business vision and plan and the impact of change. Able to influence a diverse group of stakeholders; strong leadership skills. Able to make difficult and quick decisions daily. Strong problem solver with demonstrated ability to lead a team to push the solutions and progress. Experience in the insurance industry preferred. Knowledge of relevant products and portfolio preferred. Strong experimental mindset to drive innovation amongst uncertainty.