Product Owner

Mutual Of Enumclaw Insurance Holding Company; Enumclaw (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Mutual of Enumclaw Insurance Holding Company is seeking a Product Owner to work in a hybrid setup between the Greater Seattle area home office and remote locations. You will understand business needs at a strategic level and coordinate between partners and development teams to deliver products that meet stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities include defining the vision, managing the backlog, prioritizing initiatives, and guiding the development process through iterations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Agile principles and processes.
• Understanding of market conditions and industry trends.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of delivering products within deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem solving.
• Creative and innovative thinker with strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision for the development team and translate it into a roadmap.
• Manage the product backlog aligned with strategy and objectives.
• Prioritize needs considering scope, budget, and time objectives.
• Oversee development stages and support sprint planning and execution.
• Map the customer journey to align stakeholder expectations with outcomes.
• Serve as primary liaison between stakeholders and development teams.
• Evaluate progress at each iteration and adapt tools/solutions as needed.
• Collaborate with Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters to foster Agile values.

Skills

Agile principles

Communication

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Business administration degree or equivalent

CSPO certification preferred

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1898, Mutual of Enumclaw is a people-first insurer rooted in community, recognized as Washington’s Best Company to Work For for the 14th consecutive year, and proudly serving individuals, families, farms, and businesses through local independent agents across the West.

The Product Owner reports to the Director of Software Engineering and is responsible for understanding business needs and priorities at a strategic level while providing communication and coordination between the relevant business partners and development teams. Ultimately, the Product Owner is responsible for delivering each stage of development and the final product in alignment with stakeholder expectations.

Location: The successful candidate will work in a hybrid capacity between our Home Office in the Greater Seattle area, and remotely. Candidate must live within driving distance of our offices and have high-speed internet (internet speed test required).

Hiring Range:$120,361 - $135,231*

Salary Range:$120,361 - $151,037

Responsibilities

• Working in alignment with stakeholders, define the vision for the development team. Use that vision and tools such as product roadmaps as both a strategic guide for stakeholders as well as an execution plan.
• Manage the product backlog based on overall strategy and business objectives. Anticipate dependencies to inform the sequence of development.
• Prioritize needs by balancing scope, budget, and time, weighing priorities based on the needs and objectives of stakeholders.
• Oversee the stages of development. This includes working with stakeholders to plan the next steps, working with the team to refine the process, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting the sprint.
• Anticipate client needs. Utilize tools such as customer journey mapping to create a shared vision for the customer experience.
• Act as the primary liaison and key communicator linking and creating alignment between stakeholders and development teams.
• Evaluate product progress at each iteration. The product owner is accountable for each stage of the development process and the final product. Quickly adapt tools and solutions based on lessons learned.
• Collaborate with Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, and other Product Owners in an Agile community of practice to further Agile values in the IT Department.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Agile principles and processes.
• In-depth understanding of industry market conditions and trends.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful track record of developing products within deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative and innovative thinker.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in business administration, or comparable experience, preferred.
• Professional education and certifications are preferred (e.g. CSPO).
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative thinker with a vision.
• Attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, including video conferencing.
• Lifting of up to 15 pounds

Organizational Competencies:

• Leadership
• Continuous Learning
• Business Acumen & Outcome Driven
• Strategic Thinking & Innovation
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Customer Centric