Sr Agile Product Owner - BA07FE

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　　The Hartford's Group Benefits organization is looking to transform how we execute member management activities both now and into the future. The primary objective is to improve customer experience through implementation, ongoing service, and speed to market, while providing flexibility and scalability to execute on the broader Group Benefits (GB) Strategic Roadmap. The Employer Experience team is seeking Agile Product Owners to support the multi-year transformation effort.

　　The APO is a critical role that sets the priorities for 1-2 agile team(s), represents the voice of the customer, and links execution to the business vision. The candidate works across various business teams and product value streams. The APO is primarily an individual contributor role as part of the employer experience value stream, responsible for delivering business value across various functional areas, such as billing, commissions, and member management.

　　The Agile Product Owner works daily with the Agile Product Manager, business leaders, subject matter experts, and our technical teams. This position is a great opportunity to work with an excellent team and be part of a multi-year transformational effort while learning new skills and applying existing experience and knowledge.

　　To be successful in this role, the individual needs to have a high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and ownership. Passion for customer experience and bias for data-driven insight to guide decisions and actions are crucial. This role requires a high performing individual who is a thought leader, able to balance multiple responsibilities and collaborate with multiple stakeholders. The role will report to the Agile Product Manager for the Agile Release Train (ART). The ideal candidate will have prior experience as an Agile Product Owner and Group Benefits experience.

　　This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations (Hartford, CT, San Antonio, TX, Lake Mary, FL, Phoenix, AZ, Aurora, IL, New York City, NY and Danbury, CT ) will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Lead product execution for 1-2 agile team(s)Engage with business and technology stakeholders to identify product enhancement opportunities and implicationsDevelops and maintains a deep understanding of "voice of the customer," "voice of the business," and industry/competitor trendsProvide perspective on portfolio / value stream vision and roadmapArticulate the product vision, roadmap, and voice of customer to the agile team(s)Guide the agile team(s) in determining sprint goals aligned to the product vision and roadmap, linking execution activities to business intentAids Agile Product Manager in feature road mapping, and breaking down epics into featuresManage the team's product backlog, breaking down features into stories, defining acceptance criteria, and prioritizing to maximize business value.Accountable for the health and readiness of the team backlogEnsure the agile team(s) understand the items in the backlog and their business valueAccept completed stories that meet the "definition of done" and quality expectationsValidate that the solution and functionality meet the product vision; incorporate feedback from sprint demos

　　Partner with the Scrum Master, agile teams, Architects, APMs, Tech Leads, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions will deliver the business visionDrive business readiness and change management activitiesMonitor and share execution progress including risks and impedimentsAnalyze delivery metrics to identify key trends and opportunities for continuous improvement within the agile team(s)

　　Qualifications:

　　Minimum of two years of experience in Agile product owner - related role, digital, technology, or related fieldBachelor's degree preferredExperience in the insurance industry required, knowledge of Group Benefits Life & Voluntary Product, a plusFamiliarity with agile methodologies and frameworks such as Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc.Experience with agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Rally, JIRA)Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and MS TeamsStrong collaboration and influence skills, including ability to manage multiple stakeholdersStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand audiences and tailor messagesFamiliarity with analyzing data to identify insights and create hypotheses for testingClear preference for working collaboratively in a team environment are essentialSelf-motivated individual with ability to handle multiple high priority demands, manage expectations and achieve objectivesExperience with ADKAR or other change management frameworks preferred10%-25% Travel required

　　Compensation

　　The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

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