USA_Product Owner

Varite, Inc

Frederick, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$51.47 Per Hour
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Annuities, Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Backlog Prioritization, Business Skills, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Communication Skills, Customer Experience, DevOps, Establish Priorities, Finance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Insurance Regulations, Leadership, Life Insurance, Metrics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Performance Metrics, Policy Development, Product Backlog, Product Management, Product Planning, Project Management Professional (PMP), Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Salesforce.com, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Sprint Planning, Technical Delivery, Underwriting
LOCATION
Frederick, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago
Pay Rate Range: $50.00 - 51.47/hr.
GBaMS ReqID: 10744569


Product Owner

Job Description:
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 DeliveryOwn 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 AgileScrum or SAFe frameworks
Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning| Grooming| Reviews| Retrospectives)
Business Stakeholder ManagementAct as the single point of contact for business stakeholders
Collaborate with oProduct Managerso Business SMEsoIT development and QA teamso
Vendors and third-party partnersTranslate business requirements into technical deliverables
Align product roadmap with enterprise goals and regulatory obligationsInsurance Domain Alignment
Support initiatives across oLife Insurance (Term| Final Expense| Annuities| etc.)oPolicy administration| underwriting| claims| and servicing platformsWork with policy administration systems and insurance data flows Technology Integration
Collaborate with engineering teams on oAPI integrationso
Data platforms and reporting solutionsoCRM and digital channels (e.g.| Salesforce) Support modernization initiatives including oCloud transformation (AWSAzure)o Digital experience platformso Automation and workflow tools Governance ReportingTrack product performance using KPIs and metrics
Manage risks| issues| and dependenciesProvide 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 Managemento
Agile delivery environmentsStrong experience in oInsurance domain (Life Insurance preferred)o
Policy lifecycle and business processesExperience with oAgile tools (JIRA| Confluence| Azure DevOps)Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
Preferred SkillsKnowledge of oInsurance regulatory frameworks Certifications o
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO PSPO)oSAFe Product OwneroPMP (optional) Key Competencies
Strong product ownership mindsetInsurance domain expertiseAnalytical thinking and decision-making

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

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

Skills:
Category Name Required Importance Experience
SkillCategoryTest1_MN Product Owner Yes 1 > 7 years

About the Company

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Varite, Inc