Product Owner

$67,000 - $120,700/Yr

Lincoln Financial Group - Richmond, VA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Richmond, VA
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

We are excited to bring on a Customer-Focused Product Owner to our Group Protection business at Lincoln Financial Group. This role is pivotal as we embark on a multi-year journey to transform our customers' and employees' experiences through new and enhanced digital solutions. As our investment in this journey continues to grow, we need a Product Owner to help lead this transformation. You will join the Agile Product Owner team within Group Protection and will be responsible for defining and prioritizing a product backlog for an Agile development team. This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with cross-functional teams to understand customer and business needs, and partnering with software engineering teams to implement effective solutions that meet those needs. In this role, you will lead the implementation of improvements to internal user-facing and customer experience-enabling digital solutions. You will define user stories that will be implemented by an Agile software development team, continuously prioritize the product backlog to ensure that the team is focused on the highest value work, and coordinate with other Product Owners and team members to manage dependencies across teams. Additionally, you will partner with Product Managers and other stakeholders to understand customer needs and current or emerging trends, refining the longer-term roadmap accordingly. This position is hybrid/flexible, allowing you to work from home while utilizing the office for in-person collaboration as needed. However, please note that relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the implementation of improvements to Internal User-Facing and Customer Experience-enabling Digital solutions
  • Defining User Stories that will be implemented by an Agile software development team
  • Continuously prioritizing the product backlog to ensure that the Agile software development team is focused on the highest value work
  • Coordinating with other Product Owners and team members to manage dependencies across teams
  • Partnering with Product Managers and other stakeholders to understand customer needs and current or emerging trends to refine the longer-term roadmap

Requirements

  • 3 - 5+ Years of experience in Product Ownership / Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, or other Agile-related role within a development team that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position
  • Proven track record as a strong collaborator and communicator
  • 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's)

Nice-to-haves

  • Product Owner or other Agile certification(s)
  • Experience working on enterprise-scale Claims or Administration platforms
  • Experience with Group / Employee Benefits product lines, such as Disability Insurance, Absence Management, Group Life Insurance, Dental/Vision Insurance, and/or Supplemental Health Insurance

Benefits

  • Clearly defined career tracks and job levels
  • Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
  • PTO/parental leave
  • Competitive 401K and employee benefits
  • Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations
  • Effective productivity/technology tools and training
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