Product Owner I
Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider, and they are seeking a Product Owner I to support the delivery of collaboration and end-user computing platforms. In this entry-level role, the candidate will work closely with engineering and business stakeholders to translate needs into actionable backlog items, while gaining hands-on experience with various platforms.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of secure, reliable, and high-performing collaboration and end-user computing platforms
- Partner closely with engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to translate technical and operational needs into clear, actionable backlog items
- Help refine user stories, maintain a ready backlog, and participate in agile ceremonies
- Balance competing priorities across production support, maintenance, and enhancements, while ensuring alignment to business objectives, user productivity, and platform stability
- Operate with guidance while developing the ability to independently prioritize work, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across collaboration and infrastructure platforms
Skills
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field is required, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Product Ownership, Business Analysis, or a related role
- Foundational knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools and collaboration platforms
- General understanding of cloud and enterprise infrastructure environments
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable requirements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
- This position allows for a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office
- Experience working in an Agile environment; familiarity with SAFe is a plus
- Exposure to Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), or Microsoft Intune
- Experience supporting backlog refinement, sprint planning, or user story development
- Understanding of identity, access, and endpoint management concepts
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Benefits
- Generous health, dental, and vision coverage
- Health savings accounts
- A 401(k)-retirement savings match
- Annual profit sharing contribution
- Family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Hybrid work environment
- Company-paid life insurance and disability
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Employee recognition and well-being programs
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