Claims Product Owner — Agile & Value-Driven

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider in Iowa seeks an Associate Product Owner to enhance product value by managing the agile team's priorities and ensure alignment with stakeholder needs. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of project management experience, and proficiency with agile methodologies. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and leadership capabilities are essential in this collaborative role that drives significant impacts on product outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in project management.
• Proven experience with agile methodologies.
• Experience in change management aligned to standard methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Maximize product value by ensuring backlog alignment with customer needs.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders through continuous communication.
• Lead the agile team through effective two-way communication and mentoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or applicable work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Agile requirements management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)

Job description

A leading health insurance provider in Iowa seeks an Associate Product Owner to enhance product value by managing the agile team's priorities and ensure alignment with stakeholder needs. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of project management experience, and proficiency with agile methodologies. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and leadership capabilities are essential in this collaborative role that drives significant impacts on product outcomes.