The hiring range for this role is:  

92,086.00 - 129,145.00

The Product Owner leads the efforts of defining the product backlogs by working closely with the team of business analysts, architects, technical SMEs and business owners. This role’s accountabilities include writing features, defining User stories, and working with Scrum Masters and business owners to align on business objectives and product implementation. Requires a solid knowledge foundation of business, operations and/or technical components of a health insurance organization.

Follows the Agile methodology and process to support delivery. Participates in daily scrum stand-ups, retrospectives, product demonstrations and other scrum ceremonies. Writes Features and works with the team to define User Stories and manages them in the product backlog. Works with business owner to determine priority and assign the priority for Features and User Stories in the backlogs. Define the Minimal Viable Product (MVP) for the product features.

Assists with communicating the technical challenges/hurdles to business owner and help resolve the issues related to business in working with the Production Support team.

Provides inputs to business owner in defining the strategic business roadmap to achieve the program vision. Guides business analysts on how to break down the MVP into the User Stories and has oversight on effective User Stories. Provides inputs to the Scrum Masters on improvement opportunities with refinement sessions.

Engages with business stakeholders to educate, learn, and provide input to support/improve Agile delivery. Supporting Team building and Team development by utilizing the abilities and skills of individuals and fostering a feedback culture.

Develop materials for presentations and present product changes to stakeholders. Provide input in training materials through partnership with Member Education team.

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline or equivalent work experience within a similar environment


Certifications

Preferred but not required Product owner certification (Scrum or Scaled Agile Framework)


Experience



Minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations, IT, or business, with emphasis on product design/ development/ implementation



2 years related experience in the health insurance industry



Experience in multi-tasking environment with ability to effectively assist and/or manage multiple projects concurrently; with the ability to function in a team-oriented, cross functional/matrixed environment



Previous success as a Product Owner experience in a dynamic high-technology environment.

Hands-on experience with Agile practices, Scrum process, Kanban etc.


Skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Analytical skills coupled with health insurance acumen.

Organization, prioritization and time management skills.

Business savvy to understand the product needs of the future and influence all stakeholders to prioritize them.

Knowledge of Systems Development Lifecycle and the Project Management Lifecycle.

Problem solving skills.

Project Planning skills.


People Management

No

Internals only

Please note that if you are an internal living in a non-commutable state, you are welcome to apply. However, you will be required to visit the DC office onsite 20% of the time each month.

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