Product Owner

Sr. Product Owner opportunity in Bedford Park, IL (onsite) supporting two Agile teams building on the Guidewire InsuranceNow platform.

Responsibilities

• Act as the customer proxy and individual contributor for two Agile development teams
• Align delivery work with business goals and drive value across underwriting, policy, billing, and claims
• Own end-to-end platform responsibility for InsuranceNow and related applications
• Serve as the final decision authority for priority, business value, and functionality for team-delivered work
• Represent business priorities for the Guidewire InsuranceNow platform
• Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and priorities aligned with enterprise objectives
• Advocate for platform growth and capability expansion through continuous improvement and stakeholder alignment
• Own and manage the product backlog for both Agile teams
• Prioritize features and user stories using business value, dependencies, and stakeholder input
• Collaborate on sprint planning, refinement, and demos to deliver high-quality, valuable increments
• Define acceptance criteria and validate deliverables meet business needs
• Partner with business leaders, operations teams, and subject matter experts to gather requirements and translate them into actionable items
• Ensure timely, meaningful feedback loops between users and development teams
• Support platform adoption through change management and communications efforts
• Monitor metrics, usage patterns, and feedback to inform enhancements and platform strategy
• Support release planning, coordinate testing, and participate in issue triage across functional areas
• Ensure configuration and development align with compliance, regulatory, and operational standards

Requirements

• 5+ years in a Product Owner or business-facing technology leadership role
• Hands-on experience with core insurance platforms, with Guidewire InsuranceNow strongly preferred
• Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry experience, especially in underwriting, policy administration, billing, or claims
• Deep familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative team environments
• Strong communication, facilitation, and decision-making skills
• Ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear priorities and features
• Solid leadership skill and domain knowledge of the solutions being developed

Technologies

• Guidewire InsuranceNow

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including IT, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors
• Proven track record in platform ownership and incremental delivery of enterprise technology solutions

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries
• Commitment to your Training & Development
• Medical, Dental and Vision Reimbursement
• Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine Benefit
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Fun company sponsored events
• And more

Compensation

• $100,000 - $175,000 per year
• Published ranges are estimates; offered compensation depends on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location
• Starting salary may vary based on whether the position is in-office, hybrid, or remote