Product Owner II

Vertafore, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertafore, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Product Owner II who translates business needs into actionable user stories and manages the product backlog.

You will collaborate with Product Managers and development teams to deliver customer-focused solutions aligned with our strategy and objectives. You will work with cross-functional teams to define acceptance criteria, prioritize work, and refine stories.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional experience supporting B2B SaaS products.
• Previous experience serving as a Product Owner within a B2B SaaS environment.
• Background working as part of an Agile software development team.
• Demonstrated success collaborating within a cross-functional organization.
• Proven ability to support customer needs and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate business problems and requirements into prioritized user stories for development teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to define and document user stories with the appropriate level of detail.
• Prioritize and sequence development work to align with product strategy, project goals, and delivery timelines.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to define and validate acceptance criteria.
• Research and respond to questions from Product Design, Development, and Quality Assurance teams.
• Collaborate directly with customers and conduct market research to clarify requirements and validate proposed solutions, as needed.
• Refine user stories to ensure development teams have the information needed for implementation.
• Partner with Product Management, Development, and User Experience teams to support scope definition and feature delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Agile methods

Requirements gathering

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Customer focus

Job description

$70,000 - $85,000 + VIP Bonus

The insurance industry runs on Vertafore. We equip agencies, MGAs, and carriers with the core digital systems, specialized AI, and data-driven foundation to eliminate distribution drag across the insurance lifecycle, spanning sales, servicing, and back-office operations.

Underpinned by unmatched speed and performance power, we are the trusted backbone that's taking the insurance industry from friction to flow with Distribution Velocity - speed, performance, and trust - to drive growth at scale.

With over 95% of the top agencies and insurers and 50% of industry compliance transactions running through Vertafore, we lead at the intersection of innovation and trust, giving insurance professionals the confidence to transform and win in the AI era.

Our reach is global, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and offices across the U.S., Canada, and India.

JOB SUMMARY

The Product Owner II translates business needs into actionable user stories that enable development teams to deliver customer-focused solutions. This role manages and prioritizes the product backlog, collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, and works closely with Product Managers and development teams to support successful product delivery aligned with product strategy and business objectives.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Translate business problems and requirements into prioritized user stories for development teams.

• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to define and document user stories with the appropriate level of detail.

• Prioritize and sequence development work to align with product strategy, project goals, and delivery timelines.

• Partner with Quality Assurance to define and validate acceptance criteria.

• Research and respond to questions from Product Design, Development, and Quality Assurance teams.

• Collaborate directly with customers and conduct market research to clarify requirements and validate proposed solutions, as needed.

• Refine user stories to ensure development teams have the information needed for implementation.

• Partner with Product Management, Development, and User Experience teams to support scope definition and feature delivery.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of Agile software development principles and practices.

• Ability to translate business objectives into clear, actionable product requirements.

• Effective prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.

• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Sound judgment and decision-making skills when evaluating product priorities and solutions.

• Customer-focused approach to gathering requirements and delivering business value.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of professional experience supporting B2B SaaS products preferred.

• Previous experience serving as a Product Owner within a B2B SaaS environment.

• Background working as part of an Agile software development team.

• Demonstrated success collaborating within a cross-functional organization.

• Proven ability to support customer needs and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.

Additional Requirements and Details:

• Travel required up to 10% of the time.

• Located and working from an office location.

• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.

• Frequent repetitive hand and arm movements required to operate a computer.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (working on a computer, etc.).

• Frequent sitting and/or standing.