Job Classification:

Technology - Project Mgmt/Business Analysis

At Prudential, we are developing a next generation of data and analytical platforms that fuels all customer, distributor, and contract experiences. Our data-driven platform team plays a critical and highly visible role in delivering solutions across all lines of business. The platform team is made up of diverse, agile-thinking, and highly skilled professionals; we use our combined capabilities to enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability, and efficiency.

The platform team takes great pride in our culture where digital transformation is built into our DNA. When you join our organization, you’ll tackle some of Prudential’s largest business and technical challenges, leverage modern technologies and infrastructures, and unlock a challenging and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions.

This Product Owner role is accountable for creation and build out of the data and data mastering platforms supporting all of Prudential’s lines of business. This role will work on the cutting edge of defining the future of our technology organization and the way our technology serves clients in this space going forward. We are an Agile shop and as a Director, Product Owner you must have experience working in the Agile Scrum SDLC. Knowledge of SAFe Agile is also highly desirable. Some technical background is also a plus.

The current employee work arrangement for this position is Hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the SAE/CPO of Domain to set clear product vision.
• Assist in communicating the product vision to key stakeholders and the members of our clients and consumers.
• Ensure alignment of product features with Agile Epics, Features, and Stories with the overall product vision.
• Create and continuously improve the product backlog, working with the team and Scrum Master, ensuring all items are clearly described, estimated, and prioritized.
• Review, provide feedback, and approve all work completed by the team (aka: Product Owner Review) before that work gets release to our business partners.
• Work closely with the team Tech Lead and the platform System Architect to deliver solutions that are modular, reusable, and technology forward.
• Establish and lead multiple teams across the Domain Journey to build skill sets, enhance collaboration on development, and optimize compensation capabilities for speed to market and operational efficiency.

Professional Skills:

• 5 + years of industry experience with strong expertise in life insurance & annuity product development and servicing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
• Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) are highly desirable.
• Establishes a clear vision and strategy, focuses externally, takes intelligent risks, and collaborates to seize opportunities.
• Adept at demonstrating soft skills such as collaboration, creative thinking, critical observation, decision making and problem solving.
• Proficient with Jira or equivalent tools.

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What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $164,700.00 to $222,700.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).