Agile Product Owner

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of building a $1BM revenue, profitable new business in the Workforce Benefits market. We’re actively seeking a talented and experienced Agile Product Owner to join our Workforce Benefits division in Newport Beach, CA. This role can be hybrid or fully remote (depending on location).

As an Agile Product Owner in our Strategy & Program Management Office (PMO), you’ll lead the development of our finance capabilities and document generation, in partnership with senior business leaders and development teams, based on deep knowledge and understanding of the customer need. You’ll be responsible for providing direction and guidance to agile teams as well as ownership and accountability for roadmap execution and delivery. You’ll work closely with business leaders to ensure the finance and document generation capabilities align with the business strategy and desired outcomes.

How you’ll help move us forward:

• Lead the development and implementation financial capabilities and document generation, ensuring alignment with business strategy and customer needs.
• Provide direction and guidance to agile teams, ensuring effective execution and delivery of the product roadmap.
• Collaborate with senior business leaders and development teams to define and prioritize product features and enhancements.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.
• Drive process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of product development and delivery.
• Ensure the product meets quality standards and delivers a superior user experience.
• Monitor and analyze product performance, making data-driven decisions to drive continuous improvement.

The experience you bring:

• 5+ years of Employee Benefits Experience, we are looking with specific experience with 3 or more of the following products (Long term Disability, Short term disability, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity)
• 5+ years delivering change initiatives, with extensive knowledge of associated agile methodology, techniques, processes, and approaches.
• Strong desire to participate in building Agile Product Management within a start-up, growth business within a large organization.
• Experience with insurance financial concepts, billing, commissions, etc.
• Experience with insurance documents, policies, certificates, claim letters, et.
• Proven experience facilitating deliveries that include multiple third-parties and internal resources.
• Experience in the employee benefits markets highly desired.
• Ability to work autonomously, setting an agenda in line with company priorities and driving high-impact, high-quality work product through collaborative and individual efforts.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in fast paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and deadlines
• Compelling and persuasive presenter
• Strong project management skills

What makes you stand out:

• Experienced living in the space between Strategy and Execution, partnering with business leaders to continuously align the product vision and roadmap to the capabilities needed to bring business strategy to life.
• A strong track record of driving business outcomes and an ability to articulate the why behind products and initiatives
• Experimental mindset to drive innovation

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We’re committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at www.pacificlife.com. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$131,040.00 - $160,160.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1  
 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.