
Director, Product Owner
Prudential Financial
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Portland • Connecticut • Maine • United States
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Salary
💰 $147,100 - $220,700 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve as a Product Owner on a Scrum team, guiding day-to-day execution and backlog prioritization within the SAFe Agile framework.
- Define and execute the digital product strategy and roadmap across web and mobile platforms.
- Collaborate with UX, technology, and business stakeholders to deliver seamless digital experiences.
- Partner with the Chief Product Owner and business leaders to prioritize digital initiatives.
- Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt sessions.
- Translate business requirements into clear user stories and product specifications.
- Use data, analytics, and user feedback to inform product decisions and optimize performance.
- Facilitate user acceptance testing and ensure stakeholder alignment on digital product releases.
- Solve complex problems with a customer-first mindset.
- Support release planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives in partnership with Scrum Masters.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Design, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in digital product management, preferably in insurance, healthcare, or financial services.
- Proven success in leading digital product development across web and/or mobile platforms.
- Experience with employee and employer-facing digital solutions, portals, or applications.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Deep understanding of SAFe Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and product lifecycle management.
- Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions and measure success.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Passion for digital innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Leave of absences
- 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
- Company-funded pension plan
- Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
- Work/Life Resources to help support various topics
- Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
digital product managementSAFe AgileScrumuser storiesproduct specificationsdata analyticsuser acceptance testingproduct lifecycle managementdigital solutionsmobile platforms
Soft Skills
leadershipstakeholder managementcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcustomer-first mindsetanalytical mindsetpassion for digital innovation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA or advanced degree