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Product Owner

Saicon Consultants Inc.Omaha, NE🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 13, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Product Owner role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape product direction and drive innovation by bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution. You'll thrive if you have strong Agile experience and enjoy translating complex requirements into actionable plans within a collaborative environment. Apply today to leverage your skills and contribute to impactful software delivery!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Omaha, NE, United States
Posted
23 hours ago
ScrumAgileBusiness AnalysisJiraKanbanStakeholder Management

Job Description

Job Description:
Client is seeking a Product Owner in Omaha to translate business needs into prioritized work for a software delivery team. The role connects business stakeholders with technology teams, defines product outcomes, and guides delivery from requirements through release. Insurance experience and high-level knowledge of Guidewire are preferred.
Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with stakeholders to define product goals, understand user needs, and align priorities with business outcomes.
  • Own and maintain the product backlog, prioritizing features and enhancements based on value, dependencies, and delivery readiness.
  • Translate business needs into user stories and clear acceptance criteria with Business Analysts and subject matter experts.
  • Coordinate release and sprint planning with Scrum Masters, technical leads, and delivery teams; clarify scope and resolve competing priorities.
  • Participate in backlog refinement, sprint reviews, demonstrations, and other Agile ceremonies to keep work aligned with product goals.
  • Work with Business Analysts and QA teams on test planning, acceptance validation, and release readiness.
  • Communicate decisions, progress, risks, and dependencies to sponsors and stakeholders; gather feedback to guide subsequent improvements.
Required Qualifications
  • Experience in product ownership, business analysis, project management, or a comparable role supporting software delivery.
  • Working knowledge of Agile practices, including Scrum or Kanban, and the software development lifecycle.
  • Ability to prioritize work, develop user stories and acceptance criteria, and facilitate decisions across business and technology teams.
  • Experience using backlog or application lifecycle tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and problem-solving skills; ownership of commitments and outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Insurance industry experience, particularly property and casualty insurance, with familiarity with underwriting, policy, billing, or claims workflows.
  • High-level knowledge of Guidewire and how its capabilities support insurance business processes.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

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