Product Owner

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Medical plans

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

AXIS Capital in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Senior Product Owner to drive transformation and optimize AXIS Global Operations. You will define the product vision, translate requirements into user stories, and manage a cross-functional backlog to deliver value in Agile delivery teams.

You will lead sprint planning and report metrics, with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement, and aligning with AXIS strategy. This role is based in a hybrid work environment with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Insurance experience with at least 3 years as a Product Owner in an Agile environment.
• Background in Operations transformation and insurance systems integration.
• Knowledge of P&C Commercial and Specialty lines (North American/global).
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a product vision and roadmap aligned with AXIS strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Lead operational readiness for product launches, ensuring systems and processes are aligned.
• Translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria for agile delivery teams.
• Manage and prioritize the Operations product backlog to focus on high-impact initiatives.
• Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups with delivery teams.
• Track and report Agile delivery metrics to monitor team performance and product impact.
• Champion Agile principles and coach team members on best practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure user feedback is continuously gathered and integrated into product iterations.
• Empower cross-functional teams to make decisions and deliver value independently.
• Use Agile tools to manage backlogs, track progress, and communicate priorities.

Skills

Product ownership

Agile / Scrum

Insurance domain knowledge

Operations transformation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / CS or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this role drives transformation and optimization across AXIS Global Operations teams. It ensures alignment between business needs and delivery teams, supporting strategic goals and improving operational efficiency through agile product ownership.

What will you do in this role?

• Define and communicate a product vision and roadmap aligned with AXIS strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Lead operational readiness for product launches, ensuring systems and processes are aligned.
• Translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria for agile delivery teams.
• Manage and prioritize the Operations product backlog to focus on high-impact initiatives.
• Facilitate sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups with delivery teams.
• Track and report Agile delivery metrics to monitor team performance and product impact.
• Champion Agile principles and coach team members on best practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure user feedback is continuously gathered and integrated into product iterations.
• Empower cross-functional teams to make decisions and deliver value independently.
• Use Agile tools to manage backlogs, track progress, and communicate priorities.

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities, and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise. While some qualifications are required, we welcome diverse backgrounds that support our goals.

What you need to have:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Insurance with minimum 3 years of experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment
• Background in Operations transformation and insurance systems integration.
• Knowledge of P&C Commercial and Specialty lines, including North American and Global Operations.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to express complex ideas clearly and visually.
• Familiarity with Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.

What we prefer you to have:

• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar certification.
• Experience with AI tools in Specialty Insurance Operations.

Role Factors

In this role, you will typically be required to:

• Be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week
• Travel internationally as needed

What We Offer

We expect to offer a base salary between for $175,000 and $260,000. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.

You will also receive incentive compensation based on performance.

Benefits include medical plans, wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more.

This role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.