Product Owner

About the Role

Our client, based in Dublin, is seeking an experienced Product Owner to join their team on a contract basis. This position entails a 6-month contract initially, with potential for extension due to a substantial technology and transformation initiative underway. The role will operate on a hybrid schedule, requiring 2 to 3 days per week onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage data delivery roadmaps that align with the organization's business objectives while collaborating closely with stakeholders.
• Engage cross-functionally with teams in product, engineering, and strategy to ensure alignment and progress.
• Present product plans, progress updates, and outcomes to stakeholders leveraging data-driven insights.
• Deliver comprehensive customer journey experiences, including quoting, sales, service, and renewals.
• Manage Scrum activities such as backlog refinement, user story creation, and sprint planning efficiently.
• Contribute to large-scale business transformation initiatives within the organization.
• Prioritize initiatives based on value and business outcomes, tracking and communicating release progress.
• Lead sprint reviews, motivate teams, manage budgets, and embed agile product ownership practices within the company.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience as a Product Owner at a senior level.
• Between 2 to 4 years' focused Product Owner experience in the insurance sector, preferably general or life insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional Product Owner certification or willingness to attain one.
• Strong leadership abilities paired with excellent communication skills, particularly within Agile and Scrum frameworks.
• Proven capability in outcome-oriented product ownership, including proficient user story writing.
• An effective collaborator with Scrum Masters and delivery teams.
• Skilled in data-driven decision-making and capable of managing ambiguity and adapting to change.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV for consideration. Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the role in further detail.

Additional Information

Our client operates as a reputable organization with ongoing extensive programs in technology and transformation. Multiple other permanent and contract IT roles are available through this recruitment agency for those interested.