Product Owner

Job Description

This position is responsible for documenting the product definition and prioritizing development within an Agile Team. The role is responsible for defining user stories and prioritizing the team's backlog to streamline the execution of deliverables while maintaining the conceptual and technical integrity of the features or components for the team. The Product Owner plays a significant role in maximizing the value produced by the team and ensures stories meet the user's needs and comply with the definition of done. This role actively collaborates with Product Managers, Customers and other key stakeholders. This position combines expertise in the domain while applying scaled agile principles to deliver innovative product solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS :

• Provides input into the Product Roadmap and Vision and recommends strategies to execute on business goals.
• Participates in team demo and retrospective with their team and any other stakeholders in the team demo.
• Champions efforts to achieve the Vision, goals and objectives.
• Acts as a resource, subject matter expert, and single point of contact for the business and application development teams.
• Effectively works with the team and stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
• Works with the Product Manager to refine the product backlog .
• Manages the team backlog, negotiating and reprioritizing as appropriate and adjusting any long-term expectations with stakeholders.
• Collaborates with the team to define stories with acceptance criteria and examples in the form of acceptance tests.
• Communicates story details and priorities to ensure the team aligns and agrees on a final iteration plan.
• Accepts user stories by establishing acceptance criteria and testing functionality to determine readiness for production.
• Understands the scope of technical dependencies and requirements by collaborating with IT to assist with decision-making, sequencing and solutions.
• Coordinates dependencies with other Product Owners.
• Actively participates in the Retrospective, where the teams gather to improve their processes
• Produces and facilitates System Demos for stakeholders.
• Assists stakeholders in documenting and production issues and defining steps to reproduce the issues.
• Assists external clients in troubleshooting and implementation of our systems and integration points.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION :

Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree required. Advanced Degree preferred. Relevant combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company's learning philosophy, is required. Certification or progress toward relevant certification is highly preferred and encouraged.

EXPERIENCE :

With proper education credentials, seven years of relevant industry experience. At least two years of experience with the development and implementation of business functionality and solutions. Healthcare industry experience with payers, third party administrators, benefit consultants, healthcare IT, or P&C insurance preferred. The above minimum requirements may be fulfilled in tandem and do not have to be sequential or separate.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimal skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this position description. The qualifications should not be viewed as absolute standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered with other position-related criteria.

Pay Range - Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate's skills and professional experience, geographic location, market, and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $80,900 and $135,400.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is valued and we will not tolerate discrimination or harassment in any form. Candidates for the position stated above are hired on an "at will" basis. Nothing herein is intended to create a contract.

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Salary : $80,900 - $135,400