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Location: Remote Work Type: Full Time Regular Job No: 505262 Categories: Project Management/Business Analyst Application Closes: Open Until Filled 2026-10-02 SHARE Join our team as an Product Owner and lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions that drive real customer value in our Workplace Solutions division. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, prioritize workflows, and bring strategic visions to life through agile methodologies. If you're passionate about shaping impactful products and making a difference, we want to hear from you! WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: • Estimated Salary: Product Owner: $100,000 - $118,000 plus annual bonus opportunity • 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.  • Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our  benefits and perks page  for details.  • Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.  WHAT YOU'LL DO:  • Drive Product Solutions: Lead cross-functional teams and Agile Release Train resources to deliver high-value product solutions aligned with strategic visions, ensuring consistent customer value delivery.   • Backlog Prioritization: Manage and refine product backlogs by balancing business value, stakeholder input, and strategic priorities to achieve impactful outcomes.   • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with ART leadership, business owners, subject matter experts, and other Product Owners to define and refine features, ensuring clear acceptance criteria and seamless communication across teams.   • Agile Leadership: Act as a Product Owner for an Agile Release Train car, participating in planning, demos, retrospectives, and ceremonies to enhance product quality and team velocity.   • Outcome Monitoring: Oversee business outcomes by tracking progress, adjusting priorities, and resolving delivery challenges while ensuring seamless transitions to operations, including training and communication.   • Risk Mitigation: Identify and address risks in partnership with system delivery teams, escalating and resolving issues to keep projects on track while aligning with business goals. WHAT YOU’LL BRING:  • Professional Experience: 3+ years in a business role or as a Product Owner/Product Manager, with a track record of leading product development, prioritizing work, and delivering outcomes aligned to business strategy; 4+ years as an expert contributor on a systems team with deep knowledge of internal/external-facing UI technology and related backend systems that support insurance activities (e.g., enrollment, premium payment, and enrollee/member data management). • Agile Product Ownership Expertise: Ability to serve as a Product Owner for one or more Agile Release Train cars, with a conceptual understanding of the SAFe framework and its roles, processes, and collaboration methods.   • Industry and Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with the insurance industry, operational business processes, and a broad understanding of technology domains, including cloud, client-server, SaaS, and Enterprise Architecture.   • Leadership and Communication Skills: Strong leadership, collaboration, and negotiation abilities to build relationships with stakeholders, guide teams, and resolve conflicts effectively.   • Analytical and Organizational Proficiency: Excellent time management, prioritization, and data-driven decision-making skills, coupled with the ability to independently manage complex, multi-year initiatives.  PREFERRED:  • Proven ability to analyze and map complex data flows across systems, with a focus on external/internal facing User Interface (UI) and relationships to backend systems.  • Strong understanding of Group Insurance concepts around member enrollment life cycles, member management, premium and billing. We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!  If you have questions about your application or the  hiring process , email our Talent Acquisition area at  careers@mutualofomaha.com . Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status. Stay Safe from Job Scams Mutual of Omaha only accepts applications from  mutualofomaha.com/careers . Legitimate communications will come from '@mutualofomaha.com.' We never request sensitive information or extend job offers without conducting interviews. For more details, check our  Hiring FAQs . Stay alert for scams and apply securely! Fair Chance Notices Need help? Email Us Apply Now Great place to work Together we achieve greatness. Not only is this a core value, but it’s also representative of the kind of place we are — built by the strength and integrity of our employees. It’s why we’re named a “Great Place to Work”. 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Location: Remote
Work Type: Full Time Regular
Job No: 505262
Categories: Project Management/Business Analyst
Application Closes: Open Until Filled
Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our  benefits and perks page  for details.
Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.
Drive Product Solutions: Lead cross-functional teams and Agile Release Train resources to deliver high-value product solutions aligned with strategic visions, ensuring consistent customer value delivery.
Backlog Prioritization: Manage and refine product backlogs by balancing business value, stakeholder input, and strategic priorities to achieve impactful outcomes.
Agile Leadership: Act as a Product Owner for an Agile Release Train car, participating in planning, demos, retrospectives, and ceremonies to enhance product quality and team velocity.
Outcome Monitoring: Oversee business outcomes by tracking progress, adjusting priorities, and resolving delivery challenges while ensuring seamless transitions to operations, including training and communication.
Risk Mitigation: Identify and address risks in partnership with system delivery teams, escalating and resolving issues to keep projects on track while aligning with business goals.

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Estimated Salary: Product Owner: $100,000 - $118,000 plus annual bonus opportunity
Proven ability to analyze and map complex data flows across systems, with a focus on external/internal facing User Interface (UI) and relationships to backend systems.
Strong understanding of Group Insurance concepts around member enrollment life cycles, member management, premium and billing.
We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!
Stay Safe from Job Scams
Fair Chance Notices
Need help? Email Us
Great place to work
Together we achieve greatness. Not only is this a core value, but it’s also representative of the kind of place we are — built by the strength and integrity of our employees. It’s why we’re named a “Great Place to Work”.
See All Awards
An inclusive culture
Surround yourself with an authentic and inclusive culture. Your strengths and differences will be valued and celebrated by a diverse community of co‑workers.

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