Product Owner

Title : Product owner MDM

Location : Jersey City, NJ / NYC, NY (hybrid) (Local Only)

Job Description

Requirements

Strong knowledge of core functions of an insurance company and applicable concepts, with a primary focus on actuarial pricing and / or reserving.

Ability to effectively communicate and influence using analyses at various levels, including senior leadership.

Experience building successful business partnerships.

Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for mentorship and developing team members' skills.

Ability to effectively delegate and promote a successful working team environment.

Effective communicator and exceptional listener with experience persuading and negotiating trade-offs of scope and timelines.

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively resolve complex situations and issues. Solid project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and lead teams. Proactively conducts user research, customer interviews, and lean experiments.

Ability to advise and manage expectations of stakeholders, earning trust and building durable relationships.

Demonstrates sound judgment in making critical business decisions within scope of authority.

Collaborates effectively with team members from different business units.

Skilled at managing through ambiguous and challenging problems creatively and effectively, and leads through change.

Education & Training :

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent product development experience.

Typically, a minimum of 9 years of related work experience and at least 5 years in a manager or leadership role.

Domain knowledge of insurance and / or reinsurance is required, specifically in actuarial pricing and reserving practices.

Benefits

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in product ownership, business analysis, or data-centric roles, preferably within the insurance industry.

Over 8 years of experience in master data management, data quality, data governance, and analytics, including at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.

Technical Skills

Proficient in master data management platforms such as Informatica, and familiar with data governance tools.

Experienced with data technologies including data warehouses, ETL / ELT processes, cloud-based analytics platforms (e.g., AWS, Databricks, Azure), and reporting tools like Power BI and Cognos.

Familiar with AI-powered analytics and automation solutions.

Business Acumen

Strong understanding of the insurance industry and business operations.

Proven ability to design and implement data strategies that support and align with organizational objectives.

Communication and Collaboration

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skilled at translating complex data concepts into clear, actionable insights for decision-making.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's or advanced degree (or equivalent) in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Data & Analytics, or a related field.

Agile Product Owner certification is highly preferred