Product Owner --- 100% Remote

Overview

Remote
$50 - $55
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Product Owner
Guidewire
Duck Creek
Agile

Job Details

Product Owner
Location: Remote

How many open positions will there be: Start with potentially 5-10
Duration: Undefined (anywhere between 6 months to 2 years, with possible extension)
Contract to Hire: Yes, possible.
LinkedIn with good connections and 2 Managerial References Vendor will verify so no Fake References

Details:
What stands out on a resume: Product Owner experience, Insurance experience, Work with vendor platforms like Guidewire or Duck Creek, etc.
Is there a preference for industries the candidates have worked in: Insurance is better but we could interview others too
Can you tell me what the person's day to day will be like: Will be a member of the Agile team, representing the voice of the customer and the organization through the delivery of business value. Works closely with stakeholders (business and technology), including LOB leadership, to define and prioritize features and stories, ensuring alignment with customer needs and organizational goals. Understands customers` problems in detail and ensures the problems are clearly defined, prioritized and the squad/team is focused on the most valuable work. The Product Owner is the team member always communicating with stakeholders to ensure an aligned understanding of how the squad/team can provide the highest value to the customer through the lens of the portfolio. Collaborates with squads/teams, technologies and architects across portfolios to develop a deep understanding of the technologies and systems they support.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and IT project management as typically acquired through a Bachelors` degree in relevant field (business, computer science, humanities etc.) and a minimum of 3 to 5+ years direct experience with agile teams as well as 7 years in business, technology, or consulting.

  • Able to depict and explain the importance of complex ideas, issues and designs to varied audiences; educate SBU/department(s) on business vision and plan and the impact of change.
  • Able to influence a diverse group of stakeholders;
  • strong leadership skills.
  • Able to make difficult and quick decisions daily.
  • Strong problem solver with demonstrated ability to lead a team to push the solutions and progress.
  • Experience in the insurance industry preferred.
  • Knowledge of relevant products and portfolio preferred.
  • Strong experimental mindset to drive innovation amongst uncertainty.
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