Product Owner

Job Description:
Client is seeking a Product Owner in Omaha to translate business needs into prioritized work for a software delivery team. The role connects business stakeholders with technology teams, defines product outcomes, and guides delivery from requirements through release. Insurance experience and high-level knowledge of Guidewire are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to define product goals, understand user needs, and align priorities with business outcomes.
• Own and maintain the product backlog, prioritizing features and enhancements based on value, dependencies, and delivery readiness.
• Translate business needs into user stories and clear acceptance criteria with Business Analysts and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate release and sprint planning with Scrum Masters, technical leads, and delivery teams; clarify scope and resolve competing priorities.
• Participate in backlog refinement, sprint reviews, demonstrations, and other Agile ceremonies to keep work aligned with product goals.
• Work with Business Analysts and QA teams on test planning, acceptance validation, and release readiness.
• Communicate decisions, progress, risks, and dependencies to sponsors and stakeholders; gather feedback to guide subsequent improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in product ownership, business analysis, project management, or a comparable role supporting software delivery.
• Working knowledge of Agile practices, including Scrum or Kanban, and the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to prioritize work, develop user stories and acceptance criteria, and facilitate decisions across business and technology teams.
• Experience using backlog or application lifecycle tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills; ownership of commitments and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance industry experience, particularly property and casualty insurance, with familiarity with underwriting, policy, billing, or claims workflows.
• High-level knowledge of Guidewire and how its capabilities support insurance business processes.
• Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.