Product Owner

Crum & Forster

. Turn strategy into a prioritized backlog of features and stories with clear systems-analysis insight .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,600 - $119,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Turn strategy into a prioritized backlog of features and stories with clear systems-analysis insight
Deliver high-value product increments that achieve measurable business outcomes
Own story refinement, backlog management, sprint readiness, acceptance criteria, UAT coordination, and outcome-focused prioritization
Lead sprint and program increment planning within the SDLC
Validate stories and drive delivery through deployment
Own delivery, acceptance, sign-off, and approval decisions, including final functionality approval
Apply Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks
Facilitate daily stand-ups, refinement, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives
Collaborate with RTE, business leaders, architecture, and engineering on program-level delivery
Maintain documentation and reinforce processes
Manage intake, prioritization, and refinement to ensure work is defined, sequenced, and delivery-ready
Certify work products across the SDLC, including UAT, release readiness, and production deployment approval
Align agile delivery, UX, QA, Compliance, and Engineering on readiness, completion, and release standards
Resolve conflicts, cross-team dependencies, and delivery risks with business and technical stakeholders
Partner with Engineering and the business on problem statements, feasibility validation, and outcome definition
Deliver prioritized backlogs, defect management, user stories, acceptance criteria, release plans, UAT plans, and final approvals
Drive continuous improvement through post-mortems
Convert business needs into clear, technically feasible requirements where necessary
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience from an accredited institution
3+ years of experience in Product, Business Analysis, or Systems Analysis
Understanding of backlog management, agile delivery, program increment planning, and cross-team coordination
Insurance industry experience is required
Stop-Loss experience is strongly preferred
SAFe or Scrum certifications are a plus
Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies
Knowledge of product ownership best practices
Exceptional collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication, stakeholder alignment, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, drive results, and prioritize tasks
Effective technical writing skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Generous 401K employer match
Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent benefits beyond health, dental & vision, including physical, mental, and financial wellbeing programs
Tuition reimbursement
Industry-related certifications and professional training
Dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
Matching donation program
Volunteer opportunities
Employee-driven corporate giving program
Equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace
Special accommodations available