Agile Product Owner – Auto

Travelers

. Lead a smaller-scale team delivering capabilities and solutions using Agile methods .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $101,600 - $167,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Agile Product Management, focusing on delivering value through effective backlog prioritization, team collaboration, and iterative refinement of business outcomes. Skilled in translating technical concepts for diverse audiences and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

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Agile Product ManagementBacklog PrioritizationCross-Functional CollaborationServant LeadershipContinuous Improvement

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Hard Skills

Agile PrinciplesProduct Value PropositionUser Journey DesignKPI SettingEpic WritingData Contract StandardsEntitlement ModelsPerformance MeasurementTraceability MaintenanceChange Adoption

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityTeam DevelopmentAdaptabilityFostering Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Agile MethodologiesTeam CultureCustomer FeedbackInnovationValue Stream

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a smaller-scale team delivering capabilities and solutions using Agile methods
Write epics defining business outcomes and platform flexibility
Design for configurability without early commitments to specific rates, states, or market rules
Apply vertical slicing to deliver thin end-to-end user journeys incrementally
Maintain traceability between stories, portfolio epics, and measurable success indicators
Define ownership boundaries between Auto systems and integrated systems
Translate technical concepts such as data contract standards and entitlement models for nontechnical business partners
Refine epics iteratively with engineering and product partners
Define, prioritize, and maintain a ready team backlog
Accept final product output and manage deliverables, capabilities, and experimentation
Measure performance and adjust the roadmap
Align team goals and strategy with circle and value stream vision
Act as the voice of the end-user and incorporate customer feedback
Ensure work meets acceptance criteria
Make backlog prioritization and trade-off decisions to maximize value
Set objectives and KPIs for solutions
Participate in business readiness, change adoption, and resistance mitigation
Clarify requirements, provide work-in-progress feedback, remove impediments, and improve team processes
Communicate resource needs with Circle Leads and peers
Share best practices across teams
Foster an innovative, inclusive, diverse, collaborative, and self-organizing team culture
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Two years of experience in Agile product management
Two years of work experience in a related field
Agile mindset embodying openness, courage, respect, focus, and commitment
Knowledge of Agile principles, practices, and methodologies
Product mindset focused on product value proposition and circle/value stream objectives
Ability to influence leaders and behaviors without traditional hierarchy
Servant leadership approach
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and adapt to the target audience
Expertise working in a cross-functional, multi-team environment
Commitment to continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and team development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
Paying it Forward Savings Program with annual 401(k) contributions for student loan payments
Pension Plan 100% funded by Travelers
Minimum of 20 days paid time off annually
Nine paid company holidays
Wellness program with tools, discounts, resources, caregiving support, mental health counseling, and health coaching
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program