2027 Summer Product Owner Intern

Woodmenlife; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid volunteer events

Mentorship program

Job summary

WoodmenLife is seeking a Product Owner Intern for a 10-week summer program at our Omaha, NE home office. You will gain exposure to Business Technology and Strategic Initiatives, assisting with planning, execution and evaluation of projects to support the insurance business.

The role includes acting as the business owner proxy to define and prioritize stories within an Agile team, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver maximum value.

Qualifications

• Sophomore to senior students in related fields with GPA 3.5+
• Ability to work 38.75 hours per week
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Act as business owner to define and prioritize user stories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to reflect business needs.
• Ensure user stories meet the Definition of Done.
• Translate features into actionable stories for the team.
• Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Skills

Agile

Backlog mgmt

User stories

Stakeholder collab

INVEST criteria

Sprint planning

Communication

Education

Business Admin

Project Management

Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WoodmenLife Home Office, 1700 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

Omaha, NE, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Product Owner I ntern - Summer 202 7

WoodmenLife is looking for a Product Owner I ntern to join our team! Ready to make an impact this summer? In this role, you will a ssist with a variety of administrative functions by providing support that will help the Business Technology and Strategic Initiatives divisions meet daily objectives . Accomplished through exposure to the planning, execution and evaluation stages of various work projects and initiatives, to gain workplace experience in the insurance industry.

Our 10-week Summer Internship Program strives to foster a dynamic and innovative work environment by integrating interns who bring fresh perspectives and skills to our organization, contribute to value added work, and enhance our talent pipeline. We are committed to supporting our interns with real world experience and mentorship to help prepare them for meaningful careers to make a positive impact in their communities .

WoodmenLife is one of the best places to work in Omaha with over 13 5 years of service. As a member of the WoodmenLife family, you're joining others who share your commitment to family, community and country. Through WoodmenLife , you'll have opportunities to give back locally and honor those who make an impact. As a not-for-profit life insurance company, we've been helping to protect the financial future of families, making a difference in hometowns across America since 1890. We offer a variety of benefits ranging from health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance and much more. We are looking for someone to:

Gain broad exposure to the WoodmenLife organization by meeting weekly with the Internship Cohort, collectively with Executive Leadership, and one-on-one with leaders at the division level.

Summarize and present capstone presentation of the internship experience including project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.

Serve as a key member of the Agile team, acting as the business owner or customer proxy to define and prioritize user stories in the team backlog.

Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure backlog items reflect business needs and deliver maximum value to end users.

Take a leading role in ensuring that user stories meet the Definition of Done and align with strategic objectives .

Act as a liaison between the development team and business units to translate product features and user requirements into actionable stories.

Apply strong analytical and logical thinking to break down larger epics into smaller, valuable stories that can be delivered within Agile iterations.

Create clear, concise, and testable user stories that are independent, negotiable, valuable, estimable, small, and testable (INVEST criteria).

Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to deliver high-quality software in a collaborative environment.

We N eed S omeone W ho H as:

Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college with area of study in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems or related fields

Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA

Ability to work 38.75 hours per week

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively while working collaboratively.

Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office

The ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.

Passion for making an impact in local communities

Communicated Effectively : Clearly and promptly shares information with others, actively listens for understanding, and delivers concise verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders.

Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions by applying critical thinking, evaluating available information, and anticipating outcomes to identify effective solutions and drive results.

Innovation: Generates and shares creative ideas, embraces new perspectives and approaches, and proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes, products, or outcomes.

What We Offer :

Engaging activities and skill development with an intern cohort

Real world experience and mentorship to prepare you for a meaningful career

Paid Volunteer events to make an impact in your community

A flexible and hybrid work environment - WoodmenLife's Home Office closes at noon on Fridays

If you're ready to grow, contribute, and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of WoodmenLife's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (whe n required for position), fingerprint check (whe n required for position), drug screen and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.

WoodmenLife is welcoming to all regardless of background and beliefs. WoodmenLife respects every associate's unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an environment that values differences, and creates opportunities for growth, leadership and service. This commitment includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment and promotion, training and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities in which its employees live.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED. Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society ( WoodmenLife ) is an equal opportunity employer .

WoodmenLife Home Office, 1700 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America,