AVP, Product Ownership Practice
F&G
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Lead the Product Owner practice, and a team of Product Owners, holding the team accountable for delivering measurable business value through well-managed backlogs, clear product vision, and effective stakeholder engagement.
- Establish and evolve the standards, frameworks, and best practices that define product ownership excellence, ensuring consistency and quality across all product teams.
- Serve as the organization's primary authority on product ownership, bringing industry experience and external perspective to shape how product thinking is understood and applied across business and technology.
- Design and lead education and enablement initiatives that build organizational literacy around the product model, helping stakeholders and leaders understand how to effectively engage with and leverage product owners.
- Mentor and coach Value Stream Leads in product thinking, outcome-based prioritization, roadmap ownership, and the cultural shifts required to operate in a product model.
- Partner with the Director, Digital Delivery, Agile Coaches, and RTEs to ensure product ownership practices are well-integrated with agile delivery frameworks and team-level execution.
- Attract, develop, and retain top product ownership talent, building clear career pathways within the Product Owner job family.
- Define and track practice health metrics — including backlog quality, story readiness, stakeholder satisfaction, and outcome realization — holding the team accountable for continuous improvement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and transformation partners.
- Lead change management efforts supporting agile and delivery transformations.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in product ownership or product management, with at least 3–5 years leading a product owner practice or team.
- Deep, practitioner-level knowledge of product ownership, backlog management, outcome-based roadmapping, and agile delivery frameworks.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
- Experience operating within a SAFe environment preferred.
- Experience in Financial Services, Life Insurance, or Annuities strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
product ownershipbacklog managementoutcome-based roadmappingagile delivery frameworksSAFe
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcoachingstakeholder engagementchange management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree