Agile Product Owner - Hartford, United States - The Travelers Companies, Inc.

The Travelers Companies, Inc.
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
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Hartford, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Who Are We?

  • Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.
  • Job Category
Technology

Compensation Overview

Salary Range

$93, $153,500.00
Target Openings
1
What Is the Opportunity?
Travelers is seeking a Agile Product Owner to lead a team to deliver capabilities/solutions in an agile way.

In this position, you will act as a voice of the end-user to guide day-to-day work of a smaller scale team, focusing on achievement of defined outcomes versus defining how the work is completed.

What Will You Do?

  • Define, prioritize and ensure a ready backlog of work for a smaller scale 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.
  • Understand and implement 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 enduser; have a deep understanding of and respond to 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 tradeoff 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, implement the approach to manage adoption and mitigate resistance.
  • Provide feedback on workinprogress, clarify requirements and contribute to removing roadblocks or impediments; Look for opportunities for continuous team and process improvement.
  • Partner with Circle Leads and peers to effectively communicate 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 selforganization.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Two years of experience in Agile product management 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 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 crossfunctional multiteam environment.
  • Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a commitment to continually improve, share learning with others and encourage team development.
What is a Must Have?

  • Two years of work experience in related field required.
  • What Is in It for You?
  • Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members including spouses, domestic partners, and children are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • 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.
Employment Practices

  • Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We 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
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