Technical Product Owner

Kuvare • Cedar Rapids, IA

2d

About The Position

The Finance/Actuarial Technical Product Owner (TPO) is responsible for defining priorities and driving the delivery of technology solutions that support the Finance and Actuarial business units. As the Technical Product Owner for the FA1 Team, the TPO serves as the primary liaison between business and technology stakeholders, translating strategic objectives into a prioritized roadmap and actionable backlog. This role combines product ownership, business systems analysis, and stakeholder management to deliver scalable solutions that create business value. Success requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills, as well as a deep understanding of finance and actuarial processes, data, and systems.

Requirements

• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Excellent Listening and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Effectively Prioritize and Guide Execution in a High-Pressure Environment
• Strong Customer Service and Stakeholder Focus
• Leadership and Influence
• Agile Product Ownership
• Business and Technical Solution Analysis
• Technical Acumen
• Microsoft Azure Knowledge
• Azure DevOps Proficiency
• Data and Analytics Knowledge
• Roadmap and Delivery Management
• Financial and Actuarial Systems Knowledge
• Five or more (preferred 5+ years) of Product Management experience
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile development methodology and concepts.
• Experience in overseeing the design, development, and / or implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, information systems, computer engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Industry experience in Financial Services and / or Insurance Services.
• Preferred experience using Azure DevOps for work item tracking.

Responsibilities

• Define priorities and drive the delivery of technology solutions that support the Finance and Actuarial business units.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business and technology stakeholders.
• Translate strategic objectives into a prioritized roadmap and actionable backlog.
• Combine product ownership, business systems analysis, and stakeholder management to deliver scalable solutions that create business value.
• Communicate complex business and technical concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Build strong relationships, foster collaboration, and understand stakeholder needs.
• Effectively prioritize and guide execution in a high-pressure environment.
• Assess competing priorities, make informed decisions, and drive teams toward successful outcomes.
• Understand customer needs, deliver value-driven solutions, and provide responsive, professional support.
• Lead cross-functional teams, drive alignment among diverse stakeholders, and facilitate decision-making.
• Own the backlog, define requirements, write stories, prioritize, plan sprints, and develop acceptance criteria.
• Translate complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, data engineers, and quality assurance teams.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps.
• Guide delivery teams toward achieving business and strategic objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree