Product Owner

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Role Descriptions: Product Owner Role Overview The 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 Responsibilities Product Ownership Delivery Own and manage the product backlog| ensuring alignment with business priorities Define user stories| acceptance criteria| and functional requirements Prioritize features based on business value| regulatory requirements| and customer impact Drive end-to-end delivery across Agile Scrum or SAFe frameworks Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning| Grooming| Reviews| Retrospectives)Business Stakeholder Management Act as the single point of contact for business stakeholders Collaborate with oProduct Managerso Business SME soIT development and QA teamso Vendors and third-party partners Translate business requirements into technical deliverables Align product roadmap with enterprise goals and regulatory obligations Insurance Domain Alignment Support initiatives across oLife Insurance (Term| Final Expense| Annuities| etc.)oPolicy administration| underwriting| claims| and servicing platforms Work with policy administration systems and insurance data flows Technology Integration Collaborate with engineering teams on oAPI integration so Data platforms and reporting solutionso CRM and digital channels (e.g.| Salesforce)Support modernization initiatives including oCloud transformation (AWS Azure) oDigital experience platformso Automation and workflow tools Governance Reporting Track product performance using KPIs and metrics Manage risks| issues| and dependencies Provide regular status updates and executive reporting Ensure delivery quality| timelines| and compliance standards Required Skills Qualifications Bachelors degree in Business| IT| Finance| or related field712 years of experience in oProduct Ownership Product Manage mento Agile delivery environments Strong experience in oInsurance domain (Life Insurance preferred)oPolicy lifecycle and business processes Experience with oAgile tools (JIRA| Confluence| Azure DevOps)Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions Preferred Skills Knowledge of oInsurance regulatory frameworks Certifications oCertified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO PSPO)oSAFe Product Ownero PMP (optional)Key Competencies Strong product ownership mindset Insurance domain expertise Analytical thinking and decision-making
Essential Skills: Product Owner Role Overview The 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 Responsibilities Product Ownership Delivery Own and manage the product backlog| ensuring alignment with business priorities Define user stories| acceptance criteria| and functional requirements Prioritize features based on business value| regulatory requirements| and customer impact Drive end-to-end delivery across Agile Scrum or SAFe frameworks Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning| Grooming| Reviews| Retrospectives)Business Stakeholder Managemen tAct 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 – Salesforce, cloud/AWS/Azure)
2. Knowledge of Insurance Regulatory Frameworks
3. Certifications: CSPO / PSPO / SAFe Product Owner / PMP