Product Owner

eTeam Inc.

Frederick, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$60 Per Hour
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Annuities, Application Programming Interface (API), Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Customer Experience, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), DevOps, Establish Priorities, Finance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Insurance Regulations, Leadership, Life Insurance, Microsoft Windows Azure, Performance Metrics, Policy Development, Product Backlog, Product Management, Product Planning, Project Management Professional (PMP), Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Sprint Planning, Underwriting
LOCATION
Frederick, MD
POSTED
21 days ago
Location: 3275 Bennett Creek Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701. 100% onsite.
Duration: 6 months

Role Descriptions: Product OwnerRole OverviewThe Product Owner at Banner Life is responsible for defining| prioritizing| and delivering high-value product capabilities across insurance| finance| and digital platforms. The role acts as the primary bridge between business stakeholders| technology teams| and external partners to ensure successful delivery of scalable| compliant| and customer-centric solutions.The Product Owner will operate in an Agile environment| owning the product backlog| driving roadmap execution| and ensuring alignment with LGAs strategic objectives| regulatory requirements| and customer experience goals.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Ownership DeliveryOwn and manage the product backlog| ensuring alignment with business prioritiesDefine user stories| acceptance criteria| and functional requirementsPrioritize features based on business value| regulatory requirements| and customer impactDrive end-to-end delivery across AgileScrum or SAFe frameworksParticipate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning| Grooming| Reviews| Retrospectives)Business Stakeholder ManagementAct as the single point of contact for business stakeholdersCollaborate with oProduct ManagersoBusiness SMEsoIT development and QA teamsoVendors and third-party partnersTranslate business requirements into technical deliverablesAlign product roadmap with enterprise goals and regulatory obligationsInsurance Domain AlignmentSupport initiatives across oLife Insurance (Term| Final Expense| Annuities| etc.)oPolicy administration| underwriting| claims| and servicing platformsWork with policy administration systems and insurance data flowsTechnology IntegrationCollaborate with engineering teams on oAPI integrationsoData platforms and reporting solutionsoCRM and digital channels (e.g.| Client)Support modernization initiatives including oCloud transformation (AWSAzure)oDigital experience platformsoAutomation and workflow toolsGovernance ReportingTrack product performance using KPIs and metricsManage risks| issues| and dependenciesProvide regular status updates and executive reportingEnsure delivery quality| timelines| and compliance standardsRequired Skills QualificationsBachelors degree in Business| IT| Finance| or related field712 years of experience in oProduct Ownership Product ManagementoAgile delivery environmentsStrong experience in oInsurance domain (Life Insurance preferred)oPolicy lifecycle and business processesExperience with oAgile tools (JIRA| Confluence| Azure DevOps)Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skillsAbility to translate business needs into technical solutionsPreferred SkillsKnowledge of oInsurance regulatory frameworksCertifications oCertified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO PSPO)oSAFe Product OwneroPMP (optional)Key CompetenciesStrong product ownership mindsetInsurance domain expertiseAnalytical thinking and decision-making
Essential Skills: Product OwnerRole OverviewThe Product Owner at Banner Life is responsible for defining| prioritizing| and delivering high-value product capabilities across insurance| finance| and digital platforms. The role acts as the primary bridge between business stakeholders| technology teams| and external partners to ensure successful delivery of scalable| compliant| and customer-centric solutions.The Product Owner will operate in an Agile environment| owning the product backlog| driving roadmap execution| and ensuring alignment with LGAs strategic objectives| regulatory requirements| and customer experience goals.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Ownership DeliveryOwn and manage the product backlog| ensuring alignment with business prioritiesDefine user stories| acceptance criteria| and functional requirementsPrioritize features based on business value| regulatory requirements| and customer impactDrive end-to-end delivery across AgileScrum or SAFe frameworksParticipate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning| Grooming| Reviews| Retrospectives)Business Stakeholder ManagementAct as the single point of co

Top 3 Required Skills

1. Product Ownership in Agile Environments (Scrum/SAFe, backlog management, user stories)
2. Strong Insurance Domain Expertise (Life Insurance, policy lifecycle, underwriting, claims)
3. Stakeholder Management & Business-Technology Alignment


Top 3 Preferred Skills:


1. Experience with Digital Platforms (APIs, CRM Client, cloud/AWS/Azure)
2. Knowledge of Insurance Regulatory Frameworks
3. Certifications: CSPO / PSPO / SAFe Product Owner / PMP


1. Bachelor s degree in business, IT, Finance, or related field

About the Company

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eTeam Inc.

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
www.eteaminc.com