Information TechnologyUSA USAProduct Owner

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 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 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. Salesforce)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 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 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 Salesforce cloud/AWS/Azure) 2. Knowledge of Insurance Regulatory Frameworks 3. Certifications: CSPO / PSPO / SAFe Product Owner / PMP

Education Requirements:

1. Bachelors degree in business IT Finance or related field