Product Owner II

As a Product Owner II, you will be responsible for defining and delivering product value by managing and prioritizing the product backlog. Your role will include serving as the critical link between business and stakeholders and the data development team ensuring solutions meet business needs. The Product Owner works closely with teams, gathers requirements, defines user stories, and facilitates agile delivery process. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Own, prioritize and maintain the product backlog in alignment with business goals.
• Write clear and detailed user stories, acceptance criteria and requirements for development team. 
• Ensure backlog items are ready for sprint planning and execution.
• Work closely with developers, designers, and QA to ensure efficient and high-quality product delivery. 
• Actively participate and lead Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, backlog grooming, standups, retrospectives). 
• Act as the primary point of contact for the development team regarding feature details and clarifications. 
• Make real-time decisions on trade-offs, priorities, and adjustments to meet sprint goals.
• Assist in identifying and resolving product-related risks, dependencies, and impediments. 
• Maintain clear and effective documentation, including product requirements, roadmaps, and release notes. Provide updates and insights on product progress to leadership and stakeholders. 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a product owner, business analysis, or a similar role.
• Experience in software development environments, with an understanding of Agile processes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Preferred: Data Product Owner-related project or professional experience 
• Preferred: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFe Product Owner certification.

Pay and Benefits Summary:

• An excellent schedule – office closes at 1 p.m. every Friday
• Annual profit sharing 
• 401(k) with company match and discretionary contribution 
• Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance 
• Company-paid life insurance 
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Hybrid work environment 
• Paid holidays 
• Generous vacation time and sick leave 
• Paid parental leave 

About Homesteaders:

Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policyholders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Founded in 1906, Homesteaders is known for secure preneed funding and innovative solutions that help funeral and end-of-life professionals and consumers connect with each other.

We are currently not hiring in Colorado, Montana, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, and California.

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