Description
Verisk is a leading global data analytics provider serving customers across the insurance, natural resources, and financial services sectors. Using advanced technologies to collect and analyse billions of records, Verisk combines unique data assets with deep domain expertise to deliver innovative, market-leading solutions.
Headquartered in New Jersey, USA, Verisk operates in 27 countries, employs more than 8,000 people worldwide, and generates annual revenues exceeding $3 billion. For over 45 years, we have helped customers make better decisions through data, analytics, and technology.
At Verisk, you'll find challenging and meaningful work, opportunities for career growth, and a collaborative culture where innovation is encouraged and your ideas are valued.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Owner to join our growing product team. This is a key delivery-focused role responsible for translating business requirements into clear, actionable epics and user stories that engineering teams can successfully deliver.
Working closely with Product Managers, stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams, you will help shape product direction, manage delivery priorities, and ensure successful execution of the product vision. You will act as a subject matter expert for your product area while championing Agile best practices across multiple squads.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Product Managers and business stakeholders to identify, define, and prioritise product initiatives.
- Gather requirements from customers and stakeholders and translate them into detailed user stories and epics.
- Own and manage product backlogs across multiple products and squads.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and support prioritisation activities.
- Work closely with Scrum Masters to understand team capacity, velocity, and release planning.
- Define acceptance criteria, "Definition of Ready," and "Definition of Done."
- Create acceptance tests and support quality assurance activities.
- Monitor product development progress throughout the delivery lifecycle.
- Facilitate backlog refinement and ensure delivery aligns with business priorities.
- Act as the primary subject matter expert for assigned products.
- Support release planning and work closely with engineering teams on Agile and DevOps practices.
- Collaborate with business, technical, and creative teams to ensure successful product launches, communications, and training.
- Facilitate customer workshops and requirements-gathering sessions.
- Maintain and manage Jira and Confluence documentation.
- Drive alignment across teams through effective communication and structured thinking.
Qualifications
Essential
- 5+ years' experience as a Product Owner or Senior Product Owner within an Agile environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
- Proven experience in business analysis and process improvement.
- Experience creating clear and concise requirements documentation.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience facilitating workshops and gathering requirements from customers and business stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage product backlogs effectively.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Experience monitoring products throughout the product lifecycle.
- Ability to work effectively across business and technology teams.
- Experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remove delivery blockers.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Desirable
- Experience working with third-party development partners.
- Knowledge of the insurance industry.
- Project management experience supporting non-Agile initiatives.
- Experience conducting market research and competitor analysis.
- Experience supporting pre-sales activities and technical demonstrations.
- Understanding of modern technology trends and evolving digital ecosystems.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and delivery-focused.
- Customer-centric with a passion for solving problems.
- Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving continuous improvement.
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- A strong communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
- Committed to learning, developing new skills, and embracing new technologies.
Why Join Verisk?
- Work for a global leader in data analytics and technology.
- Be part of an innovative and collaborative culture.
- Access excellent learning and career development opportunities.
- Work with talented teams solving complex business challenges.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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