Data Product Owner

Inizio Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Product Owner to lead data-driven initiatives. In this mid-senior level role, you will collaborate with stakeholders to shape the product vision, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. You will work with data scientists and engineers to develop products that meet user needs, while maintaining data accuracy and governance standards. Your expertise in Agile methodologies, combined with strong analytical and communication skills, will be essential in driving product success. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the Insurance industry, preferably with an actuarial background.
• Experience in product/platform development across pricing/underwriting lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape the vision for data-driven initiatives.
• Ensure products meet user needs and provide actionable insights.

Skills

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Collaboration

Agile Methodologies

Product Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

JIRA

Trello

Asana

Python

R

SQL

SAS

AWS

Azure

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Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders (Domain Lead(Ops, IT, Data leads)) to understand business needs and shape the vision and roadmap for data-driven initiatives aligned with strategic priorities.
• Contribute to the development of the program vision and communicate product and portfolio vision to the team.
• Work with data scientists, engineers, and designers to ensure products are built efficiently, meet user needs, and provide actionable insights.
• Analyze data sources, technologies, and vendors providing data services; create ER diagrams, data models, PRD/BRD to convey requirements.
• Develop and achieve product KPIs; manage data products with strategic scope and complexity.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security by establishing governance frameworks, data quality standards, and best practices.
• Align system/application integrations with business goals; resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog with clear user stories.
• Participate in quarterly planning and set expectations with stakeholders for new capabilities and features.
• Support agile ceremonies, monitor product health, and balance costs with outcomes.
• Analyze feasibility, costs, and implications of product changes.
• Understand and prioritize according to regulatory and industry constraints; negotiate with teams to align priorities.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in the Insurance industry, preferably with an actuarial background.
• Experience with product/platform development across pricing/underwriting lifecycle.
• Familiarity with data technologies and programming languages (Python/R/SQL/SAS) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Proven experience as a Data Product Owner or similar role in data or software development.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, Trello, or Asana.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience with UX/UI principles, SDLC, and software engineering concepts is a plus.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Product Management and Marketing