About the position
At Prudential, we are developing a next generation of data and analytical platforms that fuels all customer, distributor, and contract experiences. Our data-driven platform team plays a critical and highly visible role in delivering solutions across all lines of business. The platform team is made up of diverse, agile-thinking, and highly skilled professionals; we use our combined capabilities to enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability, and efficiency. The platform team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA. When you join our organization, you'll tackle some of Prudential's largest business and technical challenges, leverage modern technologies and infrastructures, and unlock a challenging and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions. This Product Owner role is accountable for creation and build out of the data and data mastering platforms supporting all of Prudential's lines of business. This role will work on the cutting edge of defining the future of our technology organization and the way our technology serves clients in this space going forward. We are an Agile shop and as a Director, Product Owner you must have experience working in the Agile Scrum SDLC. Knowledge of SAFe Agile is also highly desirable. Some technical background is also a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work with the SAE/CPO of Domain to set clear product vision.
- Assist in communicating the product vision to key stakeholders and the members of our clients and consumers.
- Ensure alignment of product features with Agile Epics, Features, and Stories with the overall product vision.
- Create and continuously improve the product backlog, working with the team and Scrum Master, ensuring all items are clearly described, estimated, and prioritized.
- Review, provide feedback, and approve all work completed by the team (aka: Product Owner Review) before that work gets release to our business partners.
- Work closely with the team Tech Lead and the platform System Architect to deliver solutions that are modular, reusable, and technology forward.
- Establish and lead multiple teams across the Domain Journey to build skill sets, enhance collaboration on development, and optimize compensation capabilities for speed to market and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- 5 + years of industry experience with strong expertise in life insurance & annuity product development and servicing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
- Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) are highly desirable.
- Establishes a clear vision and strategy, focuses externally, takes intelligent risks, and collaborates to seize opportunities.
- Adept at demonstrating soft skills such as collaboration, creative thinking, critical observation, decision making and problem solving.
- Proficient with Jira or equivalent tools.
Benefits
- Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
- Company-funded pension plan.
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
