John Hancock · 1 week ago
Technical Product Owner
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $167K/yrJohn Hancock is a leading international financial services provider, and they are seeking a Technical Product Owner to support digital marketing and oversee a large-scale website migration initiative. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful transition of web content and infrastructure, while managing technical backlogs and leading agile delivery processes.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate discovery & delivery activities of the storefronts experience by interfacing with both business and technical teams, owning the functional decision making
Own and manage the technical backlog for the website migration project, ensuring alignment with business priorities and timelines
Lead agile teams through planning, execution, and delivery phases of the migration, ensuring value is delivered incrementally
Define and communicate the migration strategy, including platform selection, data/content migration, SEO preservation, and performance optimization
Partner with Marketing Technology Business Partner, Technology Program Manager, and digital teams to create and maintain a migration roadmap and vision
Collaborate with architecture, data, security, and risk teams on the design and acceptance of a robust solution
Coordinate with vendors and external partners involved in hosting, platforms, and development
Ensure technical requirements are captured, documented, and translated into actionable user stories and epics alongside a Business Systems Analyst
Collaborate with POs to monitor KPIs such as site performance, SEO rankings, user engagement, and accessibility compliance post-migration
Collaborate with HCD designers to ensure the migrated site delivers an exceptional user experience
Facilitate sprint ceremonies and ensure blockers are addressed to maintain momentum
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for migration-related challenges (e.g., broken links, redirects, downtime)
Ensure quality assurance and testing processes are in place for migrated content, functionality, and integrations including accessibility and privacy compliance
Stay informed on emerging web technologies and trends to inform platform decisions and future enhancements
Growth mindset for AI and how to apply it to the project
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of web technologies, CMS platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager, Salesforce), and hosting environments
Experience managing large-scale website migrations or re-platforming initiatives
Familiarity with SEO best practices, analytics tools, and performance monitoring
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities to manage complex dependencies and timelines
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive execution without direct authority
Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and compliance requirements
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Digital Marketing, Engineering, or related field
Proven experience as a Product Owner, Technical Lead, or Program Manager in digital/web projects
Agile certification (e.g., CSPO) preferred
Experience with WCAG compliance
Experience with website analytics, SEO tools, and CMS platforms
Strong understanding of SDLC and web development processes
Front-End Development Knowledge: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)
Back-End Development Familiarity: RESTful APIs, Node.js, Java, or .NET for integration and troubleshooting
DevOps & CI/CD: Understanding of pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and automated deployment strategies
Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP for hosting and scalability considerations
Performance Optimization: Techniques for load balancing, caching, and CDN integration
Security Engineering Basics: Knowledge of OWASP principles, SSL/TLS, and secure coding practices
Testing Frameworks: Familiarity with automated testing tools (Selenium, Cypress) and performance testing (JMeter)
Data Handling: Understanding of JSON, XML, and database basics (SQL/NoSQL)
Benefits
Health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
Financial education and counseling resources
Generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays
3 personal days
150 hours of vacation
40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law)
The full range of statutory leaves of absence
Company
John Hancock
John Hancock provides financial solutions, including life insurance, mutual funds, and long-term care insurance.
Founded in 1862
10001+ employees
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