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Scrum Product Owner

Job Summary:

The Scrum Product Owner fulfills the role of Scrum Product Owner as defined by the principles of Scrum to maximize the value of the IT product and work of the development team.

Essential Functions:

Develop the strategic vision for an IT product within the Claims
Work closely with the Scrum team to maintain focus on goals, alignment with business needs and urgent matters, and adherence to strategic vision
Motivate the Scrum team by leading with purpose and providing clear goals and direction
Own prioritization of the product backlog including definition of user stories and acceptance criteria
Prioritize IT work in accordance with strategic vision, company goals and industry trends
Ensure acceptance criteria for UAT is set
Keep customers or users apprised of status and getting their feedback
Communicate effectively to ensure internal stakeholder expectations are set correctly
Participate in Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, and Sprint Demos
Understand, use, and champion agile best practices
Partner with stakeholders to understand needs across the enterprise
Work closely with other Product Owners to ensure product roadmap priorities are being met
Work closely with other Product Owners to identify dependencies, overlap, and integration opportunities
Perform any other job related instructions as requested

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science/Arts degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
Master’s Degree in Business or Health Administration is preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of business management or health care operations experience in insurance, managed care, or related industry is required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in leading business initiatives to drive systemic change is required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience acting in a functional Agile Product Owner or Scrum Master role is required

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Advanced computer skills
Formal Product Owner training is preferred
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management within the organization and across multiple organizational layers
Strong interpersonal, leadership and relationship building skills
Must be effective and efficient in identifying and proposing creative, innovative solutions to complex, time—critical challenges
Excellent analysis and collaboration skills
Ability to develop, prioritize and accomplish goals
Critical listening and thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Decision making/problem solving skills
Ability to multitask and juggle competing priorities
Time management skills

Licensure and Certification:

Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) Certification is preferred

Working Conditions:

General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Compensation Range:

$87,000.00 - $152,300.00

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Salary

Organization Level Competencies

Create an Inclusive Environment
Cultivate Partnerships
Develop Self and Others
Drive Execution
Influence Others
Pursue Personal Excellence
Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.