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Global Atlantic · 4 days ago

Associate, Digital Product Owner

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Global Atlantic is a leading provider of retirement security and investment solutions. They are seeking a Portal Product Owner to drive the vision, roadmap, and execution of their insurance customer and distributor-facing portal platforms, blending technical fluency with business acumen to enhance user experiences.

Financial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Kevin Sylvia

Responsibilities

Define and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap for portal development initiatives aligned with business goals

Lead the development and continuous improvement of our insurance customer and distributor-facing web portals, while acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and development teams to translate business needs into actionable requirements and user stories

Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring stories are well-defined, estimated, and ready for development

Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate new functionality and ensure alignment with business objectives

Monitor key product KPIs to track performance, identify opportunities, and inform future enhancements

Collaborate cross-functionally with technology, UX design, operations, and marketing teams to define innovative, user-centered solutions

Proactively identify and mitigate risks while keeping initiatives on track and within scope, while communicating progress, priorities, and results to leadership and stakeholders

Qualification

Insurance industry experienceAgile deliveryProduct Owner experienceDigital identity managementAnalytical skillsLeadership without authorityCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, or a related field

5+ years of experience in the insurance industry with a deep understanding of the end-to-end insurance product lifecycle, including operational, regulatory, and customer experience aspects of each stage

Strong understanding of Agile delivery, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and release management; Product Owner experience preferred

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, using data to inform decisions and optimize experiences

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal

Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to lead without authority, influence decisions, and drive alignment across teams