2027 Summer Product Owner Intern

WoodmenLIfe•Omaha, NE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

WoodmenLife is seeking a Product Owner Intern for its 10-week Summer 2027 internship program. The intern will support the Business Technology and Strategic Initiatives divisions through administrative functions and exposure to the planning, execution, and evaluation of work projects and initiatives, gaining workplace experience in the insurance industry. The intern will serve as a key member of an Agile team, acting as a business owner or customer proxy to define and prioritize user stories. The role collaborates with stakeholders and business units to ensure backlog items reflect business needs, translate requirements into actionable stories, and support delivery of valuable software. The intern will take part in Agile ceremonies and develop skills through mentorship and cohort activities, culminating in a presentation about the internship experience, project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.

Requirements

Be a college sophomore, junior, or senior studying Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Be able to work 38.75 hours per week.
Communicate clearly and effectively while working collaboratively.
Have proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive, and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.
Demonstrate a passion for making an impact in local communities.
Communicate effectively by sharing information clearly and promptly, listening actively, and delivering concise verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders.
Use critical thinking and available information to make sound decisions and anticipate outcomes.
Generate and share creative ideas, embrace new perspectives, and proactively seek opportunities to improve processes, products, or outcomes.

Responsibilities

Gain broad exposure to WoodmenLife by meeting weekly with the Internship Cohort, collectively with Executive Leadership, and one-on-one with division-level leaders.
Summarize and present a capstone presentation about 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.
Help ensure user stories meet the Definition of Done and align with strategic objectives.
Act as a liaison between the development team and business units, translating product features and user requirements into actionable stories.
Break larger epics into smaller, valuable stories that can be delivered within Agile iterations.
Create clear, concise, and testable user stories that follow INVEST criteria.
Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.