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Penn Mutual · 3 hours ago

Sr. Product Owner - Digital Applications

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $145K/yr

10+ years exp

Penn Mutual is a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of digital transformation in the life insurance industry. They are seeking a visionary Sr. Product Owner to lead the evolution of flagship platforms, drive product strategy, and enhance user experience through technology, including AI.

Financial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, technical teams, and end users to gather insights and align priorities

Provide transparent visibility into product development progress, challenges, and successes across all organizational levels

Facilitate consensus and inspire collaboration through compelling storytelling, visualizations, and strategic dialogue

Define and communicate a compelling product vision and roadmap aligned with enterprise goals

Determine and articulate Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to deliver maximum value with optimal investment

Collaborate with other Product Owners and stakeholders to manage interdependencies and ensure cohesive delivery

Demonstrate passion as both an advocate and hands-on contributor who drives a vision to completion by executing when needed, advising where appropriate, and maintaining constant awareness of implementation progress

Construct and communicate release plan to stakeholders

Proactively gather and analyze feedback from customers and stakeholders to assess the quality, accuracy, and impact of delivered product features, ensuring continuous alignment with user needs and business goals

Lead the responsible integration of AI-powered tools to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and improve user experience

Champion digital fluency by coaching staff and advisors on effective use of collaboration platforms (e.g., Zoom AI, Copilot, SharePoint)

Partner with enterprise technology teams to align on digital strategies, monitor tool effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement

Qualification

Life Insurance ExpertiseDigital Product DevelopmentAgile MethodologiesAI IntegrationStakeholder EngagementUser-Centric DesignPublic SpeakingContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsCreative Problem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree

10+ years of experience in life insurance with deep expertise in digital product development and user-centric design

5+ years of leadership experience driving cross-functional initiatives and managing stakeholder relationships

Proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade digital solutions in Agile environments

Strategic thinker with a proven ability to inspire execution, drive innovation, and solve complex problems with creativity and clarity

Strong facilitation, negotiation, and influence skills across technical and business domains

Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, including the creation of impactful visual aids (e.g., PowerPoint, Visio, Prezi, Zoom Whiteboards) to guide discussions and foster shared understanding

Comfortable navigating and encouraging change, ambiguity, debate, conflict, experimentation, and informed risk-taking

Proven ability in the area of creative facilitation and encouragement of innovation

Skilled in public speaking and stakeholder engagement across all organizational levels

Proven ability to make or facilitate effective decisions as they relate to an Agile team's product delivery

Committed to continuous improvement, learning new skills, and contributing to process enhancements

Experience with AI tools and platforms, with a strong understanding of their practical applications in business operations

Preferred

Advanced education or professional certifications preferred, such as an MBA or Agile Product Owner certification (e.g., CSPO, SAFe PO/PM)

Ongoing commitment to professional development and staying current with emerging technologies, including AI and digital transformation trends

Company

Penn Mutual

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Penn Mutual helps individuals and families do more in life by creating solutions that deliver the complete value of life insurance.

Founded in 1847

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.pennmutual.com/

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