What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner - Life Insurance position at Fort Technologies Inc.?
The Product Owner will operate in an Agile environment, owning the product backlog, driving roadmap execution, and ensuring alignment with LGA s strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and customer experience goals.
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Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Delivery
Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities
Define user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional requirements
Prioritize features based on business value, regulatory requirements, and customer impact
Drive end-to-end delivery across Agile/Scrum or SAFe frameworks
Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Grooming, Reviews, Retrospectives)
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Business & Stakeholder Management
Act as the single point of contact for business stakeholders
Collaborate with:
o Product Managers
o Business SMEs
o IT development and QA teams
o Vendors and third-party partners
Translate business requirements into technical deliverables
Align product roadmap with enterprise goals and regulatory obligations
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Insurance & Domain Alignment
Support initiatives across:
o Life Insurance (Term, Final Expense, Annuities, etc.)
o Policy administration, underwriting, claims, and servicing platforms
Work with policy administration systems and insurance data flows
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Technology & Integration
Collaborate with engineering teams on:
o API integrations
o Data platforms and reporting solutions
o CRM and digital channels (e.g., Salesforce)
Support modernization initiatives including:
o Cloud transformation (AWS/Azure)
o Digital experience platforms
o Automation and workflow tools
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Governance & Reporting
Track product performance using KPIs and metrics
Manage risks, issues, and dependencies
Provide regular status updates and executive reporting
Ensure delivery quality, timelines, and compliance standards
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Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Business, IT, Finance, or related field
7 12 years of experience in:
o Product Ownership / Product Management
o Agile delivery environments
Strong experience in:
o Insurance domain (Life Insurance preferred)
o Policy lifecycle and business processes
Experience with:
o Agile tools (JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
Strong stakeholder communication and leadership skills
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions