Liberty Mutual Insurance Hiring for Associate Product Owner Job at Remote Full Time

The Response Readiness & Awareness Team within Global Cybersecurity is looking to fill an Associate Product Owner role related to cybersecurity training. This associate will use agile methods to deliver key training in direct alignment with reducing human risk. You’ll be joining a team passionate about turning all employees into Responsible Defenders.

The associate product owner will assist in driving the agile team by managing interdependencies with non-agile teams in support of overall security/human risk training. Primarily responsible for managing programs related to security role-based training and professional development including Secure Development programs and privileged access, along with cybersecurity foundational training. Performs tasks such as reviewing and writing user stories for supported programs/training. Participates in defining and prioritizing the product backlog related to business objectives and assists in streamlining the execution of program vision and priorities.

The APO will work closely with other stakeholders/partners supporting these programs including:Tech Learning, Global Leadership, Learning and Talent (GLLT), Global Compliance & Ethics, Talent Analytics, and teams within Global Cybersecurity.

The APO will also help build/manage professional development opportunities within Global Cybersecurity including mentorship programs, lunch and learns, internal and instructor-led training, certifications, and rotation programs. Prior experience in instructional design, agile methodology, and cybersecurity, preferred.

• With guidance, responsible for articulating and translating the product vision into feature(s) and tactics for a particular product. Communicate the product strategy effectively to key stakeholders and team members.
• Support assigned feature-level key performance indicators (KPI’s) and manages features or product(s) with a low to medium degree of KPI, scope, complexity, etc.
• Supports defining minimum viable product (MVP). Owns team backlog (grooming, prioritization, and refinement)
• Works day-to-day with the team clarifying business requirements, removing roadblocks, constantly communicating and gaining alignment around feature or product strategy.
• Supports delivery of scope, partners with delivery teams to ensure user stories are clear, removes barriers for team members and resolves open issues/questions quickly and efficiently. Acts as the voice of the customer.
• Supports analysis of feasibility, cost ramifications, economies, or other aspects of planned or potential programs.
• Sets the quality standard for delivery. Develops test plans (user story acceptance criteria), accepts each story and potentially features and participates in team demos and retrospectives to validate quality, provide feedback to team and improve team processes. Partners across functions as needed to coordinate delivery plans, testing, training, and support.
• Assists with problem resolution as needed to ensure that internal and external customers receive prompt, efficient service.
• Communicates the feature or product strategy effectively to key stakeholders and team members. Incorporates stakeholder input into product roadmap while effectively negotiating tradeoffs of conflicting priorities based on value to the business and customer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and IT project management as typically acquired through a Bachelor`s degree in relevant field (business, computer science, humanities, etc
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• 3 years of experience in business, technology, or consulting with a minimum of 1 year direct experience with agile teams
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and able to influence others and build consensus with cogent arguments
• Experience communicating moderate to complex ideas, issues and designs
• Ability to operate with incomplete information and make timely decisions
• Problem solver with ability to lead a team
• Experimental mindset with demonstrated willingness to learn and experiment

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