Emerging Technology Agile Product Owner – IT Services
| Company | American Financial Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Cincinnati, OH, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of related experience required.
- Prior experience in hands on software delivery experience preferred
- Prior experience in strategy development is preferred
- Prior experience with product owning one or more projects preferred
- Prior working knowledge of Agile Frameworks, preferably Scrum and/or SAFe
- Genuine curiosity and passion for all things technology to apply the industry trends into an Enterprise environment.
- Ability to influence, energize a highly technical team and foster buy in at all levels
- Strong communication skills: verbal, written, listening to various levels across the organization
- Prior management experience preferred
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree preferred
- Prior experience within the P&C industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Define and prioritize features, user stories, and the team’s backlog, ensuring that each initiative aligns with our strategic goals and delivers maximum value.
- Engage with business units, conduct ideation sessions, and gather in-depth requirements to refine opportunities, making sure that our solutions meet the needs of the marketplace.
- Partner closely with ET Product Managers and your teams, managing and prioritizing backlogs while seeking input from stakeholders.
- Create detailed features and user stories, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to drive product adoption and ensure seamless integration into existing workflows.
- Provide vision, goals, and context for your teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Ensure the backlog is transparent, visible, and well-prioritized, keeping the team focused and productive.
- Serve as the point of escalation for business concerns, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement.
- Prepare and deliver engaging sprint demos, showcasing the value and impact of new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in hands on software delivery experience preferred
- Prior experience in strategy development is preferred
- Prior experience with product owning one or more projects preferred
- Prior management experience preferred
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree preferred
- Prior experience within the P&C industry is preferred.