Product Owner (AI & Insurance Innovation)

About This Role

The Product Owner will drive the integration of Artificial Intelligence into IOA’s core product suite, leading initiatives to modernize back-office automation, underwriting, claims processing, and client engagement. This role requires a deep understanding of insurance industry workflows to translate business needs into actionable product strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a product roadmap aligned with organizational goals and vision
• Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to inform feature development
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog to meet delivery milestones
• Create clear, concise product requirements, including functional specifications and process flows
• Develop high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams
• Partner with UX Designers to create prototypes and wireframes
• Lead Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-Ups, Sprint Demos, and Retrospectives
• Facilitate backlog refinement sessions to ensure clarity and prioritization
• Collaborate with technical teams to estimate development efforts and plan releases
• Work with clients and internal teams to define and negotiate requirements
• Identify and manage dependencies across teams and systems
• Analyze product performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize conversion
• Develop deep knowledge of core business functions, processes, and workflows
• Maintain familiarity with core systems, applications, and technical platforms
• Influence stakeholders at all levels through strong organizational and communication skills

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner within the insurance industry
• Proven track record of delivering AI-driven products
• Extensive experience leading Scrum teams and managing complex dependencies
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles
• Demonstrated success in gathering and defining requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and business audiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent industry experience in a relevant role.
• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner within the insurance industry

Nice to Have

• Relevant certifications in Product Management or related disciplines

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits