Selective Insurance
Sr. Product Owner (Hybrid)
Selective Insurance, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Sr. Product Owner (Hybrid)
Selective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. We are seeking a senior product owner who will champion our product portfolio, advocate for internal and external customers, and deliver measurable business value across agile development teams.
Overview
The Senior Product Owner is a product champion and key leader accountable for business value and outcomes. A strategic thinker with a knack for execution, this individual distills product vision and strategy into actionable plans and ensures ongoing delivery of measurable value. As a true business partner, the Senior Product Owner collaborates with team members, product and program leaders, end users, customers, and other stakeholders to prioritize and refine content, manage dependencies, measure team and product outcomes, demonstrate impactful business value, and enable meaningful continuous improvement. Responsibilities
Effectively synthesize and translate product and program strategies and vision into actionable delivery plans for multiple agile development teams. Accountable for end‑to‑end value delivery and outcomes at the team level, collaborating with product leaders, IT partners, business leaders, and stakeholders to ensure teams are building the right thing at the right time. Act as a customer advocate and proxy, engaging with internal and external customers to understand needs, optimize feedback mechanisms, and incorporate outcomes in product scope and design. Conduct market and competitive research efforts and introduce applicable findings in development of product initiatives. Collect, refine, and analyze relevant data for informed decision making and employ an economic view, assessing cost, benefit, and business value in determination of team priorities. Cultivate a product mindset and ensure team‑level understanding and alignment with product strategy throughout development and innovation activities. Own, manage, and regularly prioritize user story backlogs; refine features and user stories in collaboration with the Product Manager and Business Analysts. Lead demonstration of business value and guide multiple teams through agile ceremonies, program planning, defect remediation, and continuous improvement activities. Proactively manage team‑level dependencies, adapt delivery plans, and communicate impacts as appropriate. Collaboratively manage measurement and tracking of outcomes and status reporting at the team level. Qualifications
Advanced understanding of the P&C insurance industry, product line or domain and aptitude for continued learning. Advanced collaborative and stakeholder management aptitude; appreciation for diverse perspectives. High proficiency in customer and user engagement. High proficiency in market and competitive research. Advanced problem‑solving capability, intellectual curiosity, and development‑focused mindset. High proficiency in data collection and analysis and ability to apply in effective decision‑making. Comfort and aptitude in navigating ambiguity. Elevated ability to effectively operate at both strategic and tactical levels. Advanced understanding of and experience with product and software development lifecycles. Strong knowledge of and practical experience with writing and refining agile requirements. Advanced knowledge of and practical experience with agile methodologies and tooling. Experience and comfort working with regulated products. Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills. Education And Experience
College degree preferred; 5+ years of business analysis experience; 5+ years of experience in insurance line of business role; demonstrated success in leading projects from inception to delivery. Total Rewards
Selective Insurance offers a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Pay Range
USD $119,000.00 – USD $163,000.00 per year. Equal Employment Opportunity
Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives, and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse talent and empowers all employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued success.
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The Senior Product Owner is a product champion and key leader accountable for business value and outcomes. A strategic thinker with a knack for execution, this individual distills product vision and strategy into actionable plans and ensures ongoing delivery of measurable value. As a true business partner, the Senior Product Owner collaborates with team members, product and program leaders, end users, customers, and other stakeholders to prioritize and refine content, manage dependencies, measure team and product outcomes, demonstrate impactful business value, and enable meaningful continuous improvement. Responsibilities
Effectively synthesize and translate product and program strategies and vision into actionable delivery plans for multiple agile development teams. Accountable for end‑to‑end value delivery and outcomes at the team level, collaborating with product leaders, IT partners, business leaders, and stakeholders to ensure teams are building the right thing at the right time. Act as a customer advocate and proxy, engaging with internal and external customers to understand needs, optimize feedback mechanisms, and incorporate outcomes in product scope and design. Conduct market and competitive research efforts and introduce applicable findings in development of product initiatives. Collect, refine, and analyze relevant data for informed decision making and employ an economic view, assessing cost, benefit, and business value in determination of team priorities. Cultivate a product mindset and ensure team‑level understanding and alignment with product strategy throughout development and innovation activities. Own, manage, and regularly prioritize user story backlogs; refine features and user stories in collaboration with the Product Manager and Business Analysts. Lead demonstration of business value and guide multiple teams through agile ceremonies, program planning, defect remediation, and continuous improvement activities. Proactively manage team‑level dependencies, adapt delivery plans, and communicate impacts as appropriate. Collaboratively manage measurement and tracking of outcomes and status reporting at the team level. Qualifications
Advanced understanding of the P&C insurance industry, product line or domain and aptitude for continued learning. Advanced collaborative and stakeholder management aptitude; appreciation for diverse perspectives. High proficiency in customer and user engagement. High proficiency in market and competitive research. Advanced problem‑solving capability, intellectual curiosity, and development‑focused mindset. High proficiency in data collection and analysis and ability to apply in effective decision‑making. Comfort and aptitude in navigating ambiguity. Elevated ability to effectively operate at both strategic and tactical levels. Advanced understanding of and experience with product and software development lifecycles. Strong knowledge of and practical experience with writing and refining agile requirements. Advanced knowledge of and practical experience with agile methodologies and tooling. Experience and comfort working with regulated products. Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills. Education And Experience
College degree preferred; 5+ years of business analysis experience; 5+ years of experience in insurance line of business role; demonstrated success in leading projects from inception to delivery. Total Rewards
Selective Insurance offers a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Pay Range
USD $119,000.00 – USD $163,000.00 per year. Equal Employment Opportunity
Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives, and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse talent and empowers all employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued success.
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