Agile Product Owner (APO) – Global Specialty

Agile Product Owner - BA07DE We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. You are a customer-obsessed translator of vision into value—an agile product thinker who thrives in the space between strategy and execution. As an Agile Product Owner (APO), you’ll be the heartbeat of your agile team(s), turning business intent into actionable stories and ensuring every sprint delivers meaningful impact. You’ll work side-by-side with Agile Product Managers, business leaders, and technical teams to shape the future of Global Specialty. This is more than a backlog role—it’s a chance to lead from the middle, influence outcomes, and help architect a modern, agile enterprise. WORK ARRANGEMENT: This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work schedule.  Candidates who live near one of our office locations have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).   Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. How You’ll Deliver Value Product Execution & Delivery Lead day-to-day agile product execution for one or more agile teams. Translate the agile product vision and roadmap into sprint goals and prioritized stories. Manage the team backlog, ensuring clarity, readiness, and alignment to business value. Break down features into user stories with clear acceptance criteria and definition of done. Accept completed stories and validate that they meet expectations and deliver value. Customer & Business Alignment Be the voice of the customer and business within the agile team(s). Partner with APMs and business leaders to refine features and roadmap priorities. Ensure backlog items reflect customer needs, business goals, and technical feasibility. Continuously gather feedback from demos and stakeholders to inform iteration. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with Scrum Masters, Architects, Tech Leads, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery readiness. Engage with SMEs and business partners to clarify requirements and drive shared understanding. Cascade updates and decisions to the team and stakeholders with clarity and purpose. Change Enablement & Readiness Support business readiness and change management activities tied to product releases. Monitor delivery metrics and team health to identify improvement opportunities. Help the team stay aligned to OKRs and value stream goals. What You Will Bring: Expertise: 2 years of experience in a product owner, digital, or technology role—insurance industry experience a plus. Analytical mindset with comfort using data to inform decisions and test hypotheses. Fluency and Acumen: Familiarity with Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, XP) and tools like JIRA, Rally and Microsoft suite. Familiarity with insurance preference, with Global Specialty a key differentiator Agility & Adaptability: A growth mindset, curiosity, and a passion for delivering customer-centric solutions. Self-motivated and energetic with the ability to handle multiple high priority demands, manage expectations and achieve objectives. Collaboration Mindset: Clear preference for collaboration and teamwork with influencing skills that can be deployed with ease across business and tech and a variety of stakeholders. Communication Superpowers: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences. Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Compensation The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $100,000 - $150,000 Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age About Us | Our Culture | What It’s Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits Every day, a day to do right. Showing up for people isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are – and have been for more than 200 years. We’re devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees—continually asking ourselves what more we can do. Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable? That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined. And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it’s these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day. About Us Our Culture What It’s Like to Work Here Perks & Benefits Legal Notice Accessibility Statement Producer Compensation EEO Privacy Policy California Privacy Policy Your California Privacy Choices International Privacy Policy Canadian Privacy Policy Unincorporated Areas of LA County, CA (Applicant Information) MA Applicant Notice

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000