The Hartford
Product Owner, Middle and Large Commercial Underwriting Transformation
The Hartford, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Agile Product Owner - BA07DE
We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
The Agile Product Owner in the Middle and Large Business Transformation Office will positively impact Product, Underwriting Excellence, Data, Digital and AI value streams to deliver better outcomes for our shareholders, customers, and employees. They will collaborate closely with internal customers and stakeholders to contribute and deliver on high business value strategic investments and enhancements on the Product Roadmap.
They will collaborate cross functionally with business leaders and experts to define and evolve strategies, prioritize investments and lead agile execution teams spanning change management, actuarial, product, underwriting, operations, architectural, and technology dimensions. They will take a product ownership perspective - using data and insights - to prioritize and drive capabilities with a clear focus on customer and business outcomes.
Our organization is committed to using advanced technologies to drive innovation, growth, and exceptional customer experiences while providing a single point of leadership to partner with numerous other parts of the organization as we advance our AI capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Flexibility to work on Saturday's occasionally for Production releases
Lead product execution for 1-2 agile scrum IT teams by ensuring that the development team understands backlog items and their business value
Articulate, own, and execute on the product vision and product roadmap
Manage the Product Backlog, including prioritization of stories to maximize business value
Convey the strategy/roadmap and can clearly articulate direction to the working team
Refining user stories including user story acceptance criteria and accepting the completed work
Showcasing completed work during sprint reviews
Partner with the Scrum Master, Architects and Tech leads to ensure solutions will deliver the business vision
Monitor execution progress including identification and escalation of risks, issues and sources of conflict opportunities and implications
Qualifications:5 + years of Insurance experience required, preferrable 3+ years of Commercial Insurance experience
Knowledgeable of agile methodology and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc
Empowered to make decisions regarding the scope, priority and release plan.A representative of the stakeholders and customers to the development teamFully engaged and committed to delivering outcomes
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position
Agile/Product Owner expertise including Jira or Rally preferred but not required
Proficient with MS Office preferred
Strong influencing skills with ability to collaborate and build relationships
Ability to manage multiple projects/work-streams
This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in one of the offices listed 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday)
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$100,000 - $150,000
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
About Us (https://www.thehartford.com/about-us) | Our Culture (https://www.thehartford.com/about-us/corporate-culture) | What It's Like to Work Here (https://www.thehartford.com/careers/our-employees) | Perks & Benefits (https://www.thehartford.com/careers/benefits)
Every day, a day to do right.
Showing up for people isn't just what we do. It's who we are - and have been for more than 200 years. We're devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees-continually asking ourselves what more we can do.
Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable?
That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined.
And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it's these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day.
About Us (https://www.thehartford.com/about-us)
Our Culture
What It's Like to Work Here (https://www.thehartford.com/careers/our-employees)
Perks & Benefits
Legal Notice (https://www.thehartford.com/legal-notice)
Accessibility Statement Producer Compensation (https://www.thehartford.com/producer-compensation)
EEO
Privacy Policy (https://www.thehartford.com/online-privacy-policy)
California Privacy Policy
Your California Privacy Choices (https://www.thehartford.com/data-privacy-opt-out-form)
International Privacy Policy
Canadian Privacy Policy (https://www.thehartford.com/canadian-privacy-policy)
Unincorporated Areas of LA County, CA (Applicant Information)
MA Applicant Notice (https://www.thehartford.com/ma-lie-detector)
Hartford India Prospective Personnel Privacy Notice
We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
The Agile Product Owner in the Middle and Large Business Transformation Office will positively impact Product, Underwriting Excellence, Data, Digital and AI value streams to deliver better outcomes for our shareholders, customers, and employees. They will collaborate closely with internal customers and stakeholders to contribute and deliver on high business value strategic investments and enhancements on the Product Roadmap.
They will collaborate cross functionally with business leaders and experts to define and evolve strategies, prioritize investments and lead agile execution teams spanning change management, actuarial, product, underwriting, operations, architectural, and technology dimensions. They will take a product ownership perspective - using data and insights - to prioritize and drive capabilities with a clear focus on customer and business outcomes.
Our organization is committed to using advanced technologies to drive innovation, growth, and exceptional customer experiences while providing a single point of leadership to partner with numerous other parts of the organization as we advance our AI capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Flexibility to work on Saturday's occasionally for Production releases
Lead product execution for 1-2 agile scrum IT teams by ensuring that the development team understands backlog items and their business value
Articulate, own, and execute on the product vision and product roadmap
Manage the Product Backlog, including prioritization of stories to maximize business value
Convey the strategy/roadmap and can clearly articulate direction to the working team
Refining user stories including user story acceptance criteria and accepting the completed work
Showcasing completed work during sprint reviews
Partner with the Scrum Master, Architects and Tech leads to ensure solutions will deliver the business vision
Monitor execution progress including identification and escalation of risks, issues and sources of conflict opportunities and implications
Qualifications:5 + years of Insurance experience required, preferrable 3+ years of Commercial Insurance experience
Knowledgeable of agile methodology and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc
Empowered to make decisions regarding the scope, priority and release plan.A representative of the stakeholders and customers to the development teamFully engaged and committed to delivering outcomes
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position
Agile/Product Owner expertise including Jira or Rally preferred but not required
Proficient with MS Office preferred
Strong influencing skills with ability to collaborate and build relationships
Ability to manage multiple projects/work-streams
This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in one of the offices listed 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday)
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$100,000 - $150,000
Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
About Us (https://www.thehartford.com/about-us) | Our Culture (https://www.thehartford.com/about-us/corporate-culture) | What It's Like to Work Here (https://www.thehartford.com/careers/our-employees) | Perks & Benefits (https://www.thehartford.com/careers/benefits)
Every day, a day to do right.
Showing up for people isn't just what we do. It's who we are - and have been for more than 200 years. We're devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees-continually asking ourselves what more we can do.
Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable?
That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined.
And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it's these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day.
About Us (https://www.thehartford.com/about-us)
Our Culture
What It's Like to Work Here (https://www.thehartford.com/careers/our-employees)
Perks & Benefits
Legal Notice (https://www.thehartford.com/legal-notice)
Accessibility Statement Producer Compensation (https://www.thehartford.com/producer-compensation)
EEO
Privacy Policy (https://www.thehartford.com/online-privacy-policy)
California Privacy Policy
Your California Privacy Choices (https://www.thehartford.com/data-privacy-opt-out-form)
International Privacy Policy
Canadian Privacy Policy (https://www.thehartford.com/canadian-privacy-policy)
Unincorporated Areas of LA County, CA (Applicant Information)
MA Applicant Notice (https://www.thehartford.com/ma-lie-detector)
Hartford India Prospective Personnel Privacy Notice