Overview
Senior Product Owner – IT Data & Analytics (2500003F). Location : New York or New Jersey.
Department : IT
Job Title : Senior Specialist, Product Owner, IT Data & Analytics
Description
Senior Product Owner – Master Data Management mission is to establish Master Data Management practice in Allied World, drive the design and delivery of next generation data and analytics products aligned with Allied World's strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and great product delivery leader with ability to bring together business leaders, technology leaders and partners to :
- Establish effective master data management practice to govern critical customer, broker, and product data
- Create product roadmap and release plan
- Manage delivery of those products through agile practices
- Ensure delivered data products enables expected business value
- Deliver actionable insights to support data-driven decision making across the business
Sr. Data Product Owner will play critical part in Allied World's Data & Analytics Transformation led by Chief Data Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery Data Solutions – "What and Why"
Strategy and Roadmap : Develop and execute the data product strategy, vision, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals.Master Data and Reference Data Management : Implement best-in-class master data governance policies, processes, management capabilities to standardize our critical master data assets (i.e. customers, brokers, reference codes, etc.)Implement industry leading Customer 360 and Broker 360 products to support growth and improve customer engagement activities.Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data needs, translate these into actionable tasks, and prioritize them based on business value and urgency. Maintain a comprehensive product backlog for data solutions.Agile Methodologies : Act as the agile Product Owner for the Data Engineering, Reporting, and Analytics teams, responsible for authoring user stories, prioritizing the team backlog within sprints, and leading development teams through planning, refinement, review, and sprint reviews.Data Governance and Quality : Ensure data products meet the required standards, including data quality, security, and governance. Validate designs to meet business and operational requirements.Communication and Facilitation : Facilitate conversations across levels and areas of the company, articulate and inspire others to execute on the product vision.Project Management : Plan, direct, and coordinate projects to achieve goals within time frames and funding parameters. Assist in project support and resource planning.Customer and Product Understanding : Develop a deep understanding of customer and product needs, serving as the voice of the business to the technical team. Ensure traceability between requirements, features, and user stories.Well Informed Stakeholders & Users – "Who"
Lead monthly "Master & Reference Data Management Review" with senior stakeholders and provide transparency on all data engineering initiativesInfluence and motivate the business, data, and product leads to create a culture of deliveryPartner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and Platform Engineering teams on all innovation and key technology initiatives to ensure data engineering aspects are effectively managed.Grow the Agile Practice at Allied Word – "How"
Accountability : Take personal accountability to deliver per commitmentsTransparency : Provide visibility and communicate progress on deliverablesCost Effectiveness : Seek opportunities to be a cost-effective product organization by leveraging solutions, technology partners, and on-site / off-shore resourcesCulture : Nurture an environment where the team can thrive in creativity to incubate new innovative technology / solutions with practical, positive impactQualifications
Compensation : The base pay range is $130,000 - $140,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including complexity, location, experience, and education. This base salary is part of Allied World's total rewards package, which may also include annual incentive compensation.
Professional Experience / Qualifications
At least 5 years of relevant experience in product ownership, business analysis, or data-centric activities, with a preference for experience in the insurance industry.8+ years of experience in master data management, data quality, data governance, and analytics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.Technical Skills : Proficiency in master data management platforms (e.g., Informatica) and data governance tools; proficiency in data technologies such as data warehouses, ETL / ELT, cloud-based analytics (AWS, Databricks, Azure), and reporting platforms (PowerBI, Cognos); familiarity with AI-powered analytics and automation tools.Business Acumen : Strong understanding of the insurance industry and business objectives. Ability to develop data strategies aligned with business goals.Communication and Collaboration : Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to articulate complex data concepts into actionable insights.Education & Certifications
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science, Data & Analytics or related field.Agile Product Owner Certification is highly preferredAllied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions. We operate under the brand Allied World and have supported clients since 2001. We are a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, Limited and benefit from a strong capital base and a worldwide network of affiliated entities. Our generous benefits package includes health, dental and disability insurance, a company match 401k plan, and group term life insurance. Allied World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To learn more, visit awac.com, or follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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