Product Owner Intern - Summer 2026

WoodmenLIfe•Omaha, NE

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

WoodmenLife is seeking a Product Owner Intern for its Summer 2026 program. This role involves assisting with administrative functions, providing support to the Business Technology and Strategic Initiatives divisions to achieve daily objectives. The intern will gain exposure to the planning, execution, and evaluation stages of various work projects and initiatives, thereby acquiring workplace experience in the insurance industry. The 10-week Summer Internship Program is designed to foster a dynamic and innovative work environment, integrating interns who bring fresh perspectives and skills, contribute to value-added work, and enhance the talent pipeline. WoodmenLife is committed to offering real-world experience and mentorship to prepare interns for meaningful careers and positive community impact. As a not-for-profit life insurance company with over 135 years of service, WoodmenLife helps protect families' financial futures and makes a difference in communities across America, emphasizing family, community, and country.

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 insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits package