Life & Annuity Product Owner - Agile

Beacon Hill; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Product Owner in Madison, WI. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in product ownership, particularly in life insurance or annuities, with a strong background in Agile methodologies. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to define product strategy and manage backlogs effectively. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as Product Owner or business analyst in financial services.
• Hands-on experience in Agile product delivery (Scrum or SAFe).
• Strong analytical background to simplify complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Managers to form actionable requirements.
• Define and prioritize projects for actuarial and calculation systems.
• Ensure solutions meet acceptance criteria during sprint execution.

Skills

Agile product delivery experience

Backlog management

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Certified Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent certification

Tools

Jira

MS Office Suite

Job description

A financial services firm is seeking a Product Owner in Madison, WI. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in product ownership, particularly in life insurance or annuities, with a strong background in Agile methodologies. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to define product strategy and manage backlogs effectively. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.