2027 Summer Product Owner Intern

WoodmenLIfe • Omaha, NE

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

WoodmenLife is looking for a Product Owner Intern to join our team for the Summer 2027 program. This role involves assisting with various administrative functions to support the Business Technology and Strategic Initiatives divisions, providing exposure to the planning, execution, and evaluation stages of work projects and initiatives within the insurance industry. The 10-week program aims to foster a dynamic and innovative work environment by integrating interns who bring fresh perspectives, contribute to value-added work, and enhance the company's talent pipeline. WoodmenLife is committed to providing interns with real-world experience and mentorship to prepare them for meaningful careers and to make a positive impact in their communities. As a not-for-profit life insurance company with over 135 years of service, WoodmenLife focuses on protecting the financial future of families and making a difference in communities across America.

Requirements

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college with area of study in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems or related fields
• Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA
• Ability to work 38.75 hours per week
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively while working collaboratively.
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• The ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.
• Passion for making an impact in local communities
• Communicated Effectively: Clearly and promptly shares information with others, actively listens for understanding, and delivers concise verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions by applying critical thinking, evaluating available information, and anticipating outcomes to identify effective solutions and drive results.
• Innovation: Generates and shares creative ideas, embraces new perspectives and approaches, and proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes, products, or outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad exposure to the WoodmenLife organization by meeting weekly with the Internship Cohort, collectively with Executive Leadership, and one-on-one with leaders at the division level.
• Summarize and present capstone presentation of the internship experience including project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.
• Serve as a key member of the Agile team, acting as the business owner or customer proxy to define and prioritize user stories in the team backlog.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure backlog items reflect business needs and deliver maximum value to end users.
• Take a leading role in ensuring that user stories meet the Definition of Done and align with strategic objectives.
• Act as a liaison between the development team and business units to translate product features and user requirements into actionable stories.
• Apply strong analytical and logical thinking to break down larger epics into smaller, valuable stories that can be delivered within Agile iterations.
• Create clear, concise, and testable user stories that are independent, negotiable, valuable, estimable, small, and testable (INVEST criteria).
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to deliver high-quality software in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• life insurance
• Engaging activities and skill development with an intern cohort
• Real world experience and mentorship to prepare you for a meaningful career
• Paid Volunteer events to make an impact in your community
• A flexible and hybrid work environment - WoodmenLife’s Home Office closes at noon on Fridays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed