Product Owner – Agile

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. Define Stories and prioritize the team backlog to streamline execution of program priorities .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $109,750 - $186,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile methodologies and product ownership, with a strong focus on backlog management, user story development, and data-informed decision-making. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver incremental value and enhance customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Agile Product OwnershipUser Story DevelopmentBacklog ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingCollaboration with Stakeholders

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Hard Skills

Business AnalysisFeature PrioritizationAcceptance Criteria DefinitionMetrics AnalysisIncremental Value Delivery

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationActive ListeningPresentation SkillsTeam CollaborationConsumer Instincts

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsFinancial ServicesTechnology DeliveryProduct RoadmapUsability Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define Stories and prioritize the team backlog to streamline execution of program priorities
Maintain the conceptual and technical integrity of team features
Develop a deep understanding of customers and champion the voice of the customer
Contribute to the 12–18 month product roadmap and prioritize business features
Collaborate with the Product Manager on feature creation and Program Backlog prioritization
Decompose features into story maps and deliver incremental value
Prepare for and participate in PI Planning
Execute against the product roadmap and PI priorities
Maintain team backlog health and readiness, including features, defects, and technical debt
Manage and prioritize workflow for consistent incremental value delivery
Develop detailed user stories with testable acceptance criteria and non-functional requirements
Define and prioritize enabler work with product analysts and engineers
Integrate user feedback and usability research to improve user satisfaction
Analyze metrics and analytics with the Product Manager for data-informed decisions
Anticipate bottlenecks, make tradeoffs, and take acceptable risks to maximize customer and business value
Collaborate with Product Management, customers, business owners, stakeholders, and other Product Owners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
2 years in a Product Owner role working within an Agile environment
Progressive experience providing business analysis in employee benefits, financial services, technology delivery, or related fields
Strong communication, active listening, and presentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in team-oriented roles
Strong consumer instincts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with hypothesis-driven learning and turning data into actionable insights
Ability to operate autonomously with limited guidance
Occasional travel may be required
Must complete criminal background investigation and employment, education, and licensing verification
Must be bondable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Annual incentive bonus plan
Paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually
PTO increases with tenure
Supportive, responsive management approach
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Paid parental leave
Adoption and surrogacy assistance
Employee giving program that double matches donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
Fully remote work, other than periodic in-person meetings or periodic business travel