Workforce Benefits, Agile Product Owner

Job Description:
Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of building a $1BM revenue, profitable new business in the Workforce Benefits market. We’re actively seeking a talented and experienced Agile Product Owner to join our Workforce Benefits division in Newport Beach, CA.

As an Agile Product Owner in our Strategy & Program Management Office (PMO), you’ll lead the development of the web portals supporting customer, employer, and broker personas, in partnership with senior business leaders and development teams, based on deep knowledge and understanding of the customer need. You’ll be responsible for providing direction and guidance to agile teams as well as ownership and accountability for roadmap execution and delivery. You’ll work closely with business leaders to ensure the capabilities within the web portals align with the business strategy and desired outcomes.

This role reports to the Agile Product Manager for the Workforce Benefits Division and will play an integral role in translating the division’s strategy to action. You embrace the ambiguity and high degree of complexity associated with standing up a new business. You are willing and able to jump in where needed and you bring an innovative mindset to solving critical business problems.

How you will make an impact:
Own and drive the development, functionality, user experience, and market fit of the Claims Capability achieves critical milestones on time and on budget.
Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring alignment between the product and customer needs and expectations.
Prioritize and plan product features, collaborating with development teams and stakeholders.
Monitor and adjust the product backlog to maintain alignment with the product vision and strategy.
Make trade-off decisions between features, time, and cost to deliver maximum value.
Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch and beyond.
Identify customer needs and validate product ideas through research and testing.
Define and communicate the product vision and strategy to all stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing) to bring the product to market.
Measure and analyze product performance, making data-driven decisions for improvement.
Join us in shaping the future of our Claims Capability, providing an exceptional claims experience for our customers.

The experience you will bring:
5+ years delivering change initiatives, with extensive knowledge of associated agile methodology, techniques, processes, and approaches.
Strong desire to participate in building Agile Product Management within a start-up, growth business within a large organization.
Proven experience facilitating deliveries that include multiple third-parties and internal resources.
Experience in the employee benefits markets highly desired.
Ability to work autonomously, setting an agenda in line with company priorities and driving high-impact, high-quality work product through collaborative and individual efforts.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in fast paced environment, juggling multiple priorities and deadlines
Compelling and persuasive presenter
Strong project management skills

What will make you stand out:
Employee Benefits Experience
Experience living in the space between Strategy and Execution, partnering with business leaders to continuously align the product vision and roadmap to the capabilities needed to bring business strategy to life.
Experimental mindset to drive innovation

You belong at Pacific Life
At Pacific Life we are committed to a culture of belonging, a space where all employees are empowered to be authentic. One way we cultivate an inclusive culture is through our employee connection groups. The purpose of these employee-led groups is to offer a place to build community, connection, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. Each group can be active in education, advocacy, recruitment, and community building throughout our organization. Learn more about our employee connection groups at www.pacificlife.com.

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Base Pay Range:
The base pay range noted provides a basis to determine the appropriate offer dependent upon several factors including but not limited to geographic location, experience, skills, education and pay equity. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.
$113,700.00 - $142,100.00 - $191,900.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.