Product Owner / Insurance

A growing insurance technology organization is seeking a full-time Senior Product Owner to support a major modernization initiative involving the Guidewire InsuranceNow platform. This opportunity can support candidates working in a hybrid or remote environment depending on location and business needs. The position will focus on product strategy, Agile delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and continued enhancement of a leading insurance platform supporting policy, underwriting, claims, and billing functions.

This is a Hybrid opportunity in the South Suburbs of Chicago. They require in office presence Tuesday-Thursday. This is an opportunity to join an organization that is actively investing in the future of its technology ecosystem. The successful candidate will become the primary product leader for a mission-critical platform and will have the ability to influence roadmap decisions, business processes, and enterprise technology initiatives. The company is looking for someone who enjoys partnering with both business and technical teams while driving meaningful outcomes across the organization. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of Product Owner, Product Management, or related business technology leadership experience
Experience with Guidewire InsuranceNow or similar core insurance platforms
Property & Casualty insurance industry experience
Strong understanding of underwriting, policy administration, claims, or billing operations
Experience working within Agile environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to create user stories, define acceptance criteria, and prioritize backlogs Desired Skills & Experience Insurance platform implementation or modernization experience
Experience supporting multiple Agile teams
Vendor management experience
Experience driving digital transformation initiatives
Scrum certification or Agile certifications
Change management experience What You Will Be Doing Define and communicate product vision and strategic roadmap
Manage and prioritize product backlogs for multiple Agile teams
Gather requirements and translate business needs into actionable user stories
Partner with business leaders, operations teams, and technical stakeholders
Support release planning, testing coordination, and production issue resolution
Monitor platform performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Ensure platform enhancements align with business and regulatory requirements Tech Breakdown 50% Guidewire InsuranceNow
25% Agile Product Ownership & Business Analysis
15% Insurance Operations & Process Improvement
10% Stakeholder Management & Strategic Planning Daily Responsibilities 50% Hands On Product Ownership
20% Strategic Planning & Roadmap Management
30% Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement The Offer Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Telemedicine Services
Wellness Programs
Professional Development Opportunities

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.