The Hartford · 12 hours ago
Digital Product Owner
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company committed to making a difference and is seeking a Digital Product Owner to lead the backlog for multiple digital capabilities. This strategic role focuses on maximizing business value through digital experiences and insights, while collaborating with agile teams and stakeholders to align product roadmaps with strategic goals.
Auto InsuranceCommercial InsuranceEmployee BenefitsFinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceProperty Insurance
Responsibilities
Lead product execution for multiple product capabilities leveraged across the enterprise
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the “voice of the customer,” “voice of the business,” and industry/competitor trends, especially as they relate to AI adoption and digital transformation
Provide perspective on portfolio vision and roadmap, balancing MVP delivery with long-term strategy
Articulate product vision, roadmap, and customer needs to agile teams, emphasizing consistency of standards to maximize ROI
Guide teams in determining sprint goals aligned to product vision and roadmap
Aid Agile Product Manager in feature road mapping and breaking down epics into features
Manage and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring readiness and maximizing business value from features and enhancements
Lead, coach, and mentor agile team members; foster an inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages experimentation with emerging technologies
Obtain input and agreement from subject matter experts and stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle
Validate solutions and functionality against product vision; incorporate feedback from sprint demos
Partner with Scrum Master, architects, APMs, RTEs, Tech Leads, Delivery Leads, and business stakeholders to deliver right-sized solutions
Drive business readiness and change management activities, preparing teams and stakeholders for capability adoption and transformation
Monitor and share execution progress, including risks and impediments
Analyze delivery metrics for continuous improvement
Be an active participant in all ART ceremonies & activities, championing AI and digital innovation
Qualification
Required
3+ years as an Agile Product Owner role in digital or technology
Ability to connect the dots between business and technical domains
Proficiency in agile methodologies and frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, XP)
Experience with agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Rally)
Strong relationship management, collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills
Strong strategic thinking at an enterprise level strongly desired
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership and critical thinking skills
Experience with ADKAR or other change management frameworks
Understanding of digital processes, systems, IT infrastructure, and flow
Competency in project management skills
Knowledgeable about co-pilot and other AI tools and solutions
Preferred
Preferred experience with working in a shared service and with procurement
Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Company
The Hartford
The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-15IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Swift
Chief Executive Officer
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