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Reliance Matrix · 1 day ago

Product Owner

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$91K/yr - $131K/yr

3+ years exp

Reliance Matrix is a company that values inclusivity and employee wellbeing. They are seeking a Product Owner to manage the product lifecycle, prioritize requirements, and collaborate with Agile teams to deliver value while ensuring effective communication between stakeholders and development teams.

Employee BenefitsFinancial ServicesInsuranceMental HealthRetirement

Responsibilities

Manage the product throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, and working closely with Agile teams to deliver value

Advocates for stakeholder needs and serves as the bridge between stakeholders and development teams by ensuring timely communication between both entities on prioritization, status, and impact

Manage the product backlog, organizing sprint activities, and ensuring product planning and effective prioritization

Develop, communicate and provide a clear roadmap that aligns with stakeholder needs and company goals

Applies design and systems techniques (e.g., user stories, wireframing, prototyping) to define product features

Typically uses team scrum/agile development techniques and tools for team collaboration, product testing, issue tracking and backlog management

Collaborate with various stakeholders to understand pain points, inefficiencies, and business needs and translates them into an overall strategy, vision, and backlog for the product

Defines detailed requirements and translates them into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria that are outcome focused

Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring that the most impactful work is prioritized, and it is well-defined and understood by the development team

Communicates clearly with stakeholders, ensuring transparency, managing expectations, and driving consensus on key decisions

Develop and improve processes, workflows, enhancements, and lead specific projects to improve the operating environment

Qualification

Product ownershipAgile methodologiesStakeholder managementUser storiesBacklog managementAnalytical thinkingData-informed decision-makingWireframing toolsDocumentation toolsBasic analytics toolsCross-functional collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related field or equivalent experience

3-5 years of experience in product ownership or business analysis, ideally in insurance or financial services

Familiarity with Agile in regulated environments

Ability to own and prioritize a product backlog

Ability to translate complex business rules into user stories and acceptance criteria

Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking and data-informed decision-making

Experience with tools like: Jira, Azure DevOps, or (for backlog management), Confluence, Notion, or Google Docs (for documentation), and Figma, Lucid chart, or Miro (for wireframes and collaboration)

Intermediate proficiency with PowerPoint with the ability to design a well-structured presentation and tailor content to varied audiences

Basic use of analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Google Analytics, Mix panel, Tableau, etc.)

Benefits

An annual performance bonus for all team members

Generous 401(k) company match that is immediately vested

A choice of three medical plans (that include prescription drug coverage) to suit your unique needs. For High Deductible Health Plan enrollees, a company contribution to your Health Savings Account

Multiple options for dental and vision coverage

Company provided Life & Disability Insurance to ensure financial protection when you need it most

Family friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible roles

Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Professional Education

Paid Time Off – new hires start with at least 20 days of PTO per year in addition to nine company paid holidays. As you grow with us, your PTO may increase based on your level within the company and years of service.

Volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program

Ability to connect with colleagues around the country through our Employee Resource Group program