Director – Development Product Owner

Director – Development Product Owner

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 8 years of experience in process improvement, project delivery, business/requirements analysis or directly related business operations/product line.
• 3 years of direct team lead or management experience.
• Hands-on experience managing stages of the software or product development life cycle.
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated use of least one technical software delivery methodology (i.e., Agile, Waterfall, etc.).
• Experience with and actively drives towards a definition of minimum marketable features and minimum viable products.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products and product management tools.
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated experience providing coaching and guidance of Process Engineering Methodologies, project management, and/or Change Management Practices.
• Experience analyzing business requirements and ability to identify opportunities to streamline business processes in accordance with risk management framework and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team that works on Agile efforts to include highly complex multi-year journeys that span multiple Agile teams, programs, and/or portfolios.
• Drive creativity and ingenuity among the team in the search for and application of new product development solutions to resolve highly technical complex and unique issues.
• Serve as an Agile thought leader for the team and leads the effective prioritization and delegation of work assignments.
• Oversee and ensures the identification and engagement of business stakeholders, domain and Subject Matter Experts across all levels of Agile work is completed effectively.
• Partner with sponsors and key stakeholders to gain an understanding of the needs, measures, and risks & controls for the improvement area.
• Provide guidance and oversight at the portfolio, program and project level plans related to schedule, scope and resources.
• Teach and emphasizes methodology (Agile, Waterfall) principles and structure while creating an environment and mindset of continuous improvement.
• Work with the business to develop metrics to manage risk, track benefits and adoption (KPIs, KRIs, etc.).
• Oversee and hold DPOs accountable for applying knowledge and adhering to required Enterprise processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools and templates. (EPMO, SDLC, FFIEC, DDLC, etc.).
• Coach and mentor Product Owners.
• Build and oversee a team of employees through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, performance management, and managerial activities.
• Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in Guidewire
• Demonstrated P&C claims technical acumen
• Experience leading large cross functional technology efforts that deliver exceptional value
• Demonstrated knowledge of new and emerging industry technology solutions
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner