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You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential. Are you passionate about data and innovative technology? CNA’s Analytics organization is looking for candidates who want to use cutting edge, cloud-based technology to deliver valuable insights to our business teams. The Data & Analytics Solution Hub combines the best of IT, Analytics and Data Engineering in order to innovate and deliver at the pace of a start-up. This role is aligned with the Actuarial Value Stream team, which delivers complex data assets used by the Actuarial department and others in the organization. An individual contributor that serves as the customer proxy to the Agile team within the agile process and is the final authority for decisions regarding priority, business value, and functionality for all the work done by the Agile development team. The Senior Product Owner has the ability to analyze complex cross functional business processes and define integrated user stories using industry standard techniques and is able to apply modified approaches and techniques to meet different circumstances. In partnership with their Scrum Master, the Senior Product Owner will monitor metrics and suggest new ways of increasing quality and verify the business value delivered by the team. The Senior Product Owner will directly work with one to two Agile teams dependent upon initiative complexity. The Senior Product Owner may be working on a Scaled Agile Release Train as part of the Product Management team, or they may work on independent Agile teams and have Feature as well as story ownership. Job Description Essential Duties & Responsibilities Supports one to two Agile Scrum teams on initiatives of medium to large complexity Owns, defines, and prioritizes the team backlog, establishes story acceptance criteria, drives content via prioritized user stories, obtains customer validation and accepts stories, ensuring that the solution effectively addresses overall program priorities. Acts as a thought leader in Scrum ceremonies, such as daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and cross-team coordination, ensuring adherence to Scrum values and fostering continuous improvement. Facilitates Product Backlog Refinement, including reviewing backlog items, developing acceptance criteria, analyzing ways to split backlog items, and establishing capacity allocation. Builds customer and user insights into all stages of Scrum planning and execution, ensuring continuous validation of stories with customers and business users. Proactively analyzes metrics and recommends product changes based on feedback data. Inspires and motivates the team, building a trusting and safe environment, and collaborates with Product Managers and other Product Owners to align stories with overall program goals. May perform additional duties as assigned. Reporting Relationship Typically Director or above Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Strong executor, proven across complex initiatives Champion for Agile methodologies and technology adoption Ability to build collaborative stakeholder relationships Highly collaborative with conflict resolution skills Proven ability to enact change quickly Willingness to develop team members through coaching and feedback Solid leadership skills Ability to work with Product Management, stakeholders, and technical teams Domain knowledge of solutions being developed Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum of five years as a Product Owner or similar role Experience with insurance or finance products Successful track record with Agile Certifications like SAFe PO/PM, CSPO, or PSPO preferred

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This job is within the salary range of $72,000 to $141,000 annually, depending on experience and location. CNA offers comprehensive benefits. For details, visit cnabenefits.com . CNA is committed to accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact leaveadministration@cna.com for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr CNA Insurance

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