Senior Product Owner

Oliver James; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established insurance organization is seeking a Senior Product Owner in Chicago, IL, to shape product direction in a hybrid role. This position involves acting as the primary link between business stakeholders and Agile teams, managing the product backlog, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, strong Agile methodologies skills, and a background in commercial insurance. Competitive salary of $130,000 - $150,000 offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment.
• Strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in commercial insurance, particularly General Liability.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary link between business stakeholders and Agile teams.
• Own and manage the product backlog and prioritize work.
• Lead and contribute to Agile ceremonies to improve team alignment.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Product backlog management

Stakeholder communication

Data-driven decision making

Collaboration with engineering teams

Job description

We're partnering with a well-established insurance organization that's investing heavily in modernizing its digital and product capabilities. As part of this transformation, they're looking to bring on a Senior Product Owner to help drive high-impact initiatives across their Agile delivery teams.

This is a highly visible role where you'll sit at the intersection of business and technology, shaping product direction and ensuring teams are delivering meaningful value to end users.

Title:

Senior Product Owner

Location:

Chicago, IL

Setting:

Hybrid, 2 days on-site

Salary:

$130,000 - 150,000

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the primary link between business stakeholders and Agile teams, ensuring priorities align with overall product and organizational goals
• Own and manage the product backlog, including defining user stories, setting acceptance criteria, and prioritizing work based on business value
• Partner closely with Scrum Masters and engineering teams to guide delivery across 1-2 Agile teams, depending on initiative scope
• Lead and actively contribute to Agile ceremonies (refinement, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives), helping teams stay aligned and continuously improve
• Break down complex initiatives into clear, incremental deliverables that can be executed efficiently
• Use data, metrics, and stakeholder feedback to evaluate outcomes and refine product direction
• Collaborate with Product Managers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader program objectives
• Foster a team environment built on ownership, accountability, and continuous learning

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or similar role in an Agile environment
• Strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Ability to translate business needs into actionable requirements for technical teams
• Comfortable working closely with both business stakeholders and engineering teams
• Experience influencing priorities and driving decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities
• Experience in commercial insurance, particularly General Liability or related lines
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile (SAFe) or similar frameworks
• Preferred: Relevant certifications (CSPO, PSPO, SAFe PO/PM, etc.)