The Product Owner partners with Product Managers, business owners, stakeholders, and delivery teams to support the development and delivery of product solutions that help meet customer needs and business objectives. This role serves as a key connection between business and technology teams, helping translate business priorities into actionable work, managing and refining product backlogs, and supporting Agile Release Train (ART) teams in delivering value. The Product Owner collaborates across functions to prioritize work, facilitate delivery, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that support the product vision and roadmap.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications):
- Associate Product Owner: $86,000 - $114,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.
- Product Owner: $99,000 - $133,500, plus annual bonus opportunity.
- Senior Product Owner: $112,000 - $151,00, plus annual bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
- Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
- Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment. [remove if open to sponsorship]
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Drive Product Delivery & Prioritization: Partner with Product Managers, stakeholders, and Agile Release Train (ART) teams to deliver product solutions aligned with customer needs, business priorities, and product roadmaps. Manage and refine product backlogs, features, and user stories to maximize business value.
- Represent Business Needs & Voice of the Customer: Act as the primary liaison between the Agile team, Product Management, Business Owners, IS Managers, and internal/external customers (producers, DSC, call centers, operations). Gather, analyze, document, and communicate business requirements, translating stakeholder feedback into product backlog decisions, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate Across Teams & Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with Product Managers, business leaders, stakeholders, development teams, fellow Product Owners, and cross-functional partners to align priorities, support decision-making, and deliver business value.
- Support Agile Planning & Delivery: Participate in Program Increment (PI) Planning, sprint planning, reviews, demonstrations, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies while helping teams successfully deliver product capabilities and enhancements.
- Coordinate Vendors, Dependencies & ART Partnerships: Manage day-to-day vendor engagement for team-relevant integrations and coordinate with peers across the LIS ART and adjacent ARTs to address shared dependencies, risks, and tradeoff decisions.
- Monitor Outcomes & Drive Continuous Improvement: Track progress, identify risks and dependencies, support issue resolution, and contribute to process improvements, change readiness activities, and successful business outcomes.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Experience in product ownership, business analysis, project delivery, product management support, or related disciplines, with the ability to translate business needs into actionable solutions.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks, preferably SAFe, including backlog management, prioritization, requirements development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate information, solve problems, manage competing priorities, and use data to support decision-making.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams, facilitate discussions, influence outcomes, and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Agility and Adaptability to meet our business needs in the current landscape. An ability to use your available resources and drive outcomes as business, regulatory, or technical realities shift.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with a commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and improvement.
- You promote a collaborative culture, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
- Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.
We value unique experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!
If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.
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Experience in product ownership or related disciplines; knowledge of Agile/SAFe; bachelor's degree in business, IT, or project management or equivalent; ability to work remotely in US or Puerto Rico; no sponsorship required.
Key Responsibilities
- managing product backlogs
- prioritizing work
- facilitating delivery
Job Details
- Category: Product Management
- Seniority: Mid Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States or Puerto Rico
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About Mutual of Omaha
A financial services company offering insurance and investment products. — Industry: Finance