Director, Agile Product Owner

4 days ago

Hartford, Connecticut, United States Travelers Insurance Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Director, Agile Product Owner to lead our Product Sophistication team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for guiding cross-functional teams to deliver capabilities and solutions in an agile manner.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the execution of multiple Data & Analytics Value Stream teams to ensure product sophistication goals are achieved.
  • Provide clear and transparent communications and roadmaps with stakeholders and development teams through status updates and overall project alignment and health.
  • Refine scope, socialize, and update milestone plans for all initiatives.
  • Coordinate with business and technical architecture teams to confirm architecture approach and strategy and align on required support as inception and execution begin.
  • Utilize delivery roadmap and plan to identify capacity requirements across circles and teams and highlight dependency management constraints.
  • Engage in planning across all value streams to identify risks, dependencies, and potential blockers, and steps for remediation.
  • Define, prioritize and ensure a ready backlog of work for a cross-functional product team, accept final product output, focusing on achievement of defined outcomes versus defining how the work is completed.
  • Effectively manage a backlog of deliverables and capabilities as well as 'test and learn'/experimentation targeted at defining/refining future deliverables, measuring performance and adjusting the overall roadmap of deliverables as needed.
  • Translate business strategies and needs into execution ready work for an Agile product team; define team goals and strategy, ensuring alignment with circle and value stream vision; Articulate team goals and strategy effectively to key stakeholders, Circle Leads, and team members.
  • Act as voice of the end-user; have a deep understanding of and anticipate and proactively seek customer feedback ensuring needs and requirements are clearly defined; ensure team work product meets defined acceptance criteria.
  • Own team backlog, including prioritization and refinement; Make trade-off decisions to maximize value.
  • Optimize the flow of value by setting objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) for solutions.
  • Inform and participate in business readiness; understand the impact of change, translate the approach to manage adoption and mitigate resistance.
  • Provide feedback on work-in-progress, clarify requirements and contribute to removing roadblocks or impediments; Look for opportunities for continuous team and process improvement.
  • Partner with key leaders and peers across to determine resources required to achieve defined business outcomes.
  • Share best practices across teams to ensure alignment and consistency in ways of working within a value stream.
  • Foster an innovative, inclusive and diverse team environment, promoting positive team culture, encouraging collaboration and self-organization.
  • May manage Agile Product Owners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Two years of experience in Agile product management preferred.
  • Two years of work experience within the discipline being supported (e.g.: Claim, Risk Control, Technology, Project Management, Production, Application Development, etc.) preferred.
  • Three years of experience articulating and translating business strategy, product vision, and analysis for a product preferred.
  • Agile Mindset: Embody Agile core values of openness, courage, respect, focus, and commitment. Infuse Agile principles, practices and methodologies to achieve team success.
  • Product Mindset: Focus on defining a product value proposition that aligns with and supports the circle/value stream objectives and which is the north star for the team
  • Influence: Ability to influence behaviors of leaders at all levels and without traditional hierarchy.
  • Servant Leadership: Foster an environment where individuals thrive as empowered and equal members of a team.
  • Communication: Ability to communicate thoughts, concepts, practices effectively at all levels, adjusting as needed to a target audience.
  • Collaboration: Expertise working with others in a cross-functional multi-team environment.
  • Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a commitment to continually improve, share learning with others and encourage team development.
  • Three years of work experience in related field required
  • Three years of experience motivating/influencing teams required.
What We Offer
  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
  • Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.

  • Director, Agile Product Owner

    2 weeks ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Travelers Insurance Full time

    Job Title: Director, Agile Product OwnerTravelers is seeking a seasoned Director, Agile Product Owner to lead our team in delivering innovative solutions. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for guiding a cross-functional team to achieve defined outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate with product owner teams and project managers to...

  • Agile Product Owner

    2 weeks ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Travelers Insurance Full time

    Job Title: Director, Agile Product OwnerTravelers Insurance is seeking a highly skilled Director, Agile Product Owner to lead a team in delivering capabilities and solutions in an agile manner. As a voice of the end-user, you will guide the day-to-day work of a cross-functional team, focusing on achieving defined outcomes rather than defining how the work is...

  • Agile Product Owner Director

    2 weeks ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Travelers Insurance Full time

    Job Title: Director, Agile Product OwnerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Agile Product Owner to join our team at Travelers Insurance. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading a cross-functional team to deliver capabilities and solutions in an agile way.Key Responsibilities:Define, prioritize, and...

  • Director, Agile Product Owner

    2 weeks ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Travelers Insurance Full time

    Job Title: Director, Agile Product Owner - Product SophisticationWe are seeking a highly skilled Director, Agile Product Owner to join our team at Travelers Insurance. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading a team to deliver capabilities and solutions in an agile way.Key Responsibilities:Manage execution of multiple Data &...

  • Director, Agile Product Owner

    2 weeks ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Travelers Insurance Company Full time

    Job Title: Director, Agile Product Owner - Product SophisticationWe are seeking a highly skilled Director, Agile Product Owner to join our team at Travelers Insurance Company. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading a team to deliver capabilities and solutions in an agile way.Key Responsibilities:Manage the execution of...

  • Director, Agile Product Owner

    2 weeks ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Travelers Insurance Full time

    Job Title:Director, Agile Product Owner - Product SophisticationJob Summary:Travelers is seeking a Director, Agile Product Owner to lead a team in delivering capabilities/solutions in an agile way. The successful candidate will act as a voice of the end-user, guiding day-to-day work of a cross-functional team, focusing on achievement of defined outcomes...

  • Agile Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States The Travelers Companies, Inc Full time

    Job Title: Agile Product OwnerWe are seeking an experienced Agile Product Owner to lead our team in delivering capabilities and solutions in an agile way.Key Responsibilities:Define, prioritize, and ensure a ready backlog of work for a smaller scale product team.Act as a voice of the end-user, guiding day-to-day work and focusing on achievement of defined...

  • Agile Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States The Travelers Companies, Inc Full time

    Job Title: Agile Product OwnerWe are seeking an experienced Agile Product Owner to lead our team in delivering capabilities and solutions in an agile way.Key Responsibilities:Define, prioritize, and ensure a ready backlog of work for a smaller scale product team.Act as a voice of the end-user, guiding day-to-day work and focusing on achievement of defined...

  • Director, Agile Product Owner

    7 days ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Travelers Insurance Full time

    Job DescriptionTravelers Insurance is seeking a skilled Director, Agile Product Owner to lead our technology team in delivering innovative solutions.Key Responsibilities:Define and prioritize the product backlog to ensure alignment with business strategies and customer needs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and...

  • IT Product Owner

    1 month ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Tokio Marine HCC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an IT Product Owner to join our team at Tokio Marine HCC. As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for formulating our product vision, strategy, and roadmap, and for collaborating with our Agile teams to deliver high-quality products to our customers.Key ResponsibilitiesFormulate our product vision, strategy, and roadmap, and...

  • Agile Coach

    2 weeks ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States AXA XL Ltd Full time

    Senior Scrum MasterAt AXA XL Ltd, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scrum Master to join our team. As a key member of our agile community, you will play a crucial role in upholding agile principles and values within the team.Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership: Be the Servant Leader for teams and support them in defining roadmaps aligned with business...

  • Product Owner/Analyst

    1 month ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Infosys Limited Digital Full time

    Job Title: Product Owner/Product AnalystWe are seeking a highly skilled Product Owner/Product Analyst to join our team at Infosys Limited Digital. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for helping enterprises achieve greater business connectivity, faster user acceptance, and shorter turnaround times.The successful candidate will be involved in...

  • Product Owner/Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Dice Full time

    Product Owner/Product Manager Job DescriptionDice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Vector Consulting, Inc, is seeking a skilled professional to fill a Product Owner/Product Manager role on a hybrid 12+ months renewable contract opportunity in Hartford, CT.Job SummaryThe successful candidate will...

  • Senior Product Owner, SFMC

    4 days ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Humana Full time

    Job SummaryBecome a part of our caring community and help us put health first.Humana's Corporate Marketing organization is seeking a Senior Product Owner with expertise in Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email to join the Marketing Regulatory and Operational Communications (MROC) team.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Humana's marketing journeys, campaigns, or...

  • IT Product Owner

    2 weeks ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Tokio Marine HCC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an IT Product Owner to join our team at Tokio Marine HCC. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our IT products, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with IT Product leadership to formulate our product...

  • Agile Coach

    4 weeks ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Albano Systems, Inc. Full time

    Scrum Master Job DescriptionAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master to join our team at Albano Systems, Inc. as a key member of our Agile team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and facilitating Scrum teams in various functions, fostering Agile values and practices, and driving release readiness activities.Key...

  • Agile Coach

    1 month ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Albano Systems Full time

    Scrum MasterAt Albano Systems, we are seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master to join our team. As a Scrum Master, you will play a critical role in supporting and facilitating our Scrum teams in various functions, fostering Agile values and practices, and driving release readiness activities.Key Responsibilities:Support and facilitate Scrum teams in various...

  • Release Train Engineer

    1 week ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Selective Insurance Full time

    About the Role:The Release Train Engineer provides leadership and coaching to delivery teams using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and other agile techniques. This role coordinates and facilitates Agile Release Train (ART) and Scrum events, such as the Program Increment (PI) Planning Event, and acts as the next level escalation for obstacles reported by...

  • Digital Product Owner

    5 days ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Crescens Full time

    Job Title:Product OwnerJob Description:The Digital Product Owner will lead a cross-functional project team focused on driving the end-to-end product lifecycle for features and products improving the state's online experience.The work includes overall responsibility for product prioritization as well as uplifting our marketing, design, engineers, and service...

  • Director, Technical Product Manager

    1 month ago

    Hartford, Connecticut, United States Travelers Full time

    Job Title: Director, Technical Product ManagerTravelers is seeking a seasoned Director, Technical Product Manager to lead our team in delivering cutting-edge capabilities and solutions. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for guiding a cross-functional team to achieve defined outcomes, while ensuring alignment with our company-wide...