Product Owner

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. Execute the technology product strategy in alignment with the approved product vision and roadmap .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile product development, including backlog management, user story creation, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in translating complex business needs into actionable requirements while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Agile Product DevelopmentProduct Backlog ManagementUser Acceptance TestingTitle Insurance Industry ExperienceSAFe or Scrum Alliance Product Owner Certification

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Hard Skills

Backlog RefinementUser Story CreationAcceptance Criteria DevelopmentBusiness Requirements AnalysisSprint PlanningRisk MonitoringChange ManagementDocumentation SkillsTechnical Concept ExplanationBusiness Process Translation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailRelationship ManagementTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOutlookCollaboration ToolsDocumentation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFe CertificationScrum Alliance Product Owner Certification

Industry Keywords

Title InsuranceSettlement OperationsAgency OperationsProduct DeliveryContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute the technology product strategy in alignment with the approved product vision and roadmap
Communicate product vision, roadmap progress, sprint status, standards, decisions, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to stakeholders and leaders
Own prioritization, business value, and intended functionality for work assigned to the Agile team
Develop, refine, prioritize, and maintain a visible product backlog
Translate roadmap features and business needs into epics, features, and user stories with requirements, acceptance criteria, business rules, and expected outcomes
Prioritize user stories and remain engaged throughout delivery to answer questions, clarify intent, remove business roadblocks, and protect product-vision alignment
Lead or participate in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, release planning, reviews, retrospectives, demonstrations, and project planning
Monitor sprint progress and product risks; make scope and priority decisions and recommend changes when needed
Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing, including readiness, tester participation, issue clarification, acceptance decisions, and solution validation
Participate in end-user demonstrations, gather feedback, evaluate enhancements, and incorporate insights into backlog and roadmap decisions
Collaborate with development, design, operations, sales, marketing, compliance, and other business functions
Develop or support change management, communication, training, and business-readiness activities
Maximize product-team value while encouraging collaboration, accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Title Insurance industry experience is strongly preferred
Minimum three years of experience in title, settlement, Agency operations, a related field, or the settlement software industry is desired
Minimum two years of prior Product Owner or comparable product-delivery experience with demonstrated success is preferred
Working knowledge of Agile product development across discovery, planning, refinement, delivery, testing, release, and continuous-improvement activities
Experience preparing and managing product backlogs, epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria, business requirements, and User Acceptance Testing
Ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into clear, actionable requirements for technical and nontechnical audiences
SAFe, Scrum Alliance Product Owner, or comparable Agile certification is preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Outlook
Experience with product, backlog, collaboration, or documentation tools is beneficial
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, competing needs, dependencies, and deadlines
Excellent professional written, verbal, listening, presentation, and documentation skills
Ability to explain technical concepts in business-friendly language and communicate business needs precisely for technical teams
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive decisions without formal authority
Strong relationship-management, teamwork, interpersonal, and customer-service skills
Ability to facilitate discussions, resolve ambiguity, and guide groups toward decisions and next steps
Ability to work scheduled or core business hours, Monday through Friday, with dependable attendance
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance may be required when automobile travel is part of the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, prescriptions, dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with a discretionary company match
Shareholder Purchase and Reinvestment Plan
Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance premium paid by the company
Voluntary supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses and dependent children
Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Paid Disability benefits
Paid time off programs
11 Company paid holidays per year
Flexible spending account
Health savings account (available to High Deductible Health Plan participants only)
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Accident Insurance
Title insurance policies and certain escrow services for the employee’s primary personal residence at no charge
Transportation benefit plan for mass transit, parking and vanpool, in several markets