Sr. Product Owner

NAIC; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is seeking a Sr. Product Owner to translate business objectives into actionable product epics that deliver value. This full-time remote position requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in agile environments, emphasizing collaboration with cross-functional teams and ownership of the product backlog.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within an Agile/SAFe environment.
• Advanced understanding of product management and road mapping.
• Experience with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision and roadmap.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog for alignment with strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams for feature delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Data analysis

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite/365

Slack

Product management tools

Job description

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Product Owner . This team member will t ranslate business objectives into actionable product epics that deliver measurable value. They will play a key role in advancing the NAIC product catalog, ensuring that each release aligns with strategic priorities and consistently delivers meaningful value to NAIC members.

We are looking for a team member who would enjoy working for an organization that strives every day to support the public good and make a difference. This is a full- time, remote position. Candidates must live within 100 miles of the Kansas City, Missouri office.

Responsibilities

Define, maintain, and communicate the product vision and roadmap for the product portfolio.

Collaborate with Product Manager and cross-functional teams in product development and delivery.

Own, refine, and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with the product strategy.

Partner with engineering, Scrum Masters, and others to deliver high-quality features each sprint.

Gather, prioritize, and document business and user requirements with stakeholders.

Ensure product solutions meet member needs, business goals, and strategic objectives.

Monitor product performance and iterate on features to continuously improve value.

Minimum Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Centered Design, or a related field and 5+ years of experience within an Agile/SAFe environment, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or similar Agile certifications.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders or an equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

Advanced experience with product management and road mapping tools.

Advanced data analysis experience and product performance tracking skills.

Advanced understanding of the technical aspects of the product.

Microsoft Office Suite/365, Slack, product management and road mapping tools.

Preferred Experience

Experience in insurance or regulatory environment.

Experience with user research and customer feedback tools.

Experience with managing the entire product portfolio.

Compensation

Starting at $105,150 up to $130,000 to be commensurate with experience and education.

Travel Requirements

This position requires regular, out-of-state, overnight travel in support of member meetings and events throughout the year.

Interested in learning more about the amazing benefits the NAIC offers? Visit our Benefits page for more information.

The NAIC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

About Us

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NAIC

Company Overview

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is a member-focused, non-profit Association supporting state insurance commissioners, and their departments, to effectively regulate the insurance industry and protect consumers. Headquartered in Kansas City, New York, and Washington DC, our 150-year-old Association offers the coordination of expertise in policy and regulation among state departments, data and technology, financial regulatory support, training and education, and resources for ongoing collaboration among the states and jurisdictions.

Diversity Statement

Our member-driven Association supports the dynamic and diverse needs of state regulatory agencies and the consumers of insurance products and services. Through our ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we believe our employees provide a wide range of experience and expertise to generate better ideas and solve complex problems consumers and our members face as insurance products and regulations evolve over time.

Guiding Principles

• We put customers first
• We are committed to continuous improvement
• We succeed by working together
• We do what it takes to get the job done
• We communicate often
• We treat colleagues with respect and honesty