Digital Product Owner

Are you passionate about using digital innovation to improve healthcare? We're seeking a dedicated Digital Product Owner within our Health division to lead the tactical delivery of our digital health products. Working closely with a cross-functional squad to manage backlogs, facilitate agile ceremonies, you'll contribute to the delivery of impactful features that enhance our healthcare services. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your product management expertise within a dynamic health and insurance environment., * Lead the tactical delivery of a digital health product, working with a squad to prioritise and deliver backlog items aligned with strategic goals.

• Own and refine the product backlog, ensuring it is prioritised and ready for delivery.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups and reviews to ensure smooth delivery and remove blockers.
• Coordinate daily squad activities to meet sprint goals and commitments.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager to monitor progress against the product roadmap and milestones.
• Gather stakeholder and user feedback to advise backlog prioritisation and future improvements.
• Track key metrics and operational data to identify opportunities for product enhancement.
• Identify risks and opportunities proactively, supporting continuous improvement and maintaining clear documentation.

Work arrangements:

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events., We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally., We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics., AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long-term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job, will be offered an interview.

• You'll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description
• You don't need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme

As part of your application, you'll be asked if you would like to 'opt in'. To ensure ease of access, every job advert lists a responsible Talent Acquisition contact, who'll be able to connect you with our Accessibility Concierge if you require any support.

Screening & Conduct

As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required., This depends on the location of the role, and what works best for you and the interviewer. We'll give you all the information you need to prepare for whichever format's used for your interview.

I'm struggling to connect to my online interview, what should I do?

Don't worry, we know these things happen. Get in touch with the person who arranged your interview, or the Talent Acquisition contact. One of the team will be able to help get the interview started or re-arrange it for a different time.

How do I get feedback on my interview?

Whenever possible, we'll call and provide feedback by phone. Sometimes, we'll need to provide feedback by email.

How can I prepare for my interview?

We'll send a candidate preparation pack before the interview to help you prepare.

• Experience in a digital product delivery role, ideally within health or insurance sectors working in an agile environment.
• Backlog management, facilitation of agile ceremonies and cross-functional team coordination skills.
• Familiarity with agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe and experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce, Azure DevOps, .NET and API integrations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, health professionals and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and support delivery.
• Proactive in identifying delivery risks and opportunities for process improvements.
• Enthusiastic about developing product management skills, with an interest in healthcare strategy and digital roadmap planning.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

When will I hear back from you after my interview?

We aim to provide feedback as soon as the interview process allows. The time period will vary depending on the role.

How do I discuss the package I've been offered for a role?

You can discuss the package with your Talent Acquisition contact at offer stage.

Yay! I've got the role, what's next?

We'll carry out a number of background checks before you start. This is known as 'screening'.

Do you do any background checks?

Yes. All financial services companies, including AXA, are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Being part of a regulated industry means we must check the background of all applicants before we confirm a job offer.

Pre-employment screening is not just regulatory, it also gives us the confidence that our people are the right fit to protect what matters to customers, colleagues, and our business.

• Who is screened? Everyone, from first-jobbers to senior directors! Often, the higher up the career ladder you are, the more stringent the screening becomes.
• What is screened? Identity and address; qualifications; employment history; credit check; criminal record; directorships.

If you think anything may affect these checks, please tell us.

What benefits or perks do you offer?

At AXA, we appreciate the people who work for us and regularly review our rewards package to reflect that. The advert for the role you're interested in will detail what you can expect to receive, but you can see an overview of our benefits and perks on our Why Join Us page.

Does AXA offer car allowance or a company car?

This depends on the grade, role, and eligibility of the employee. Check the benefits listed on the ad for the role you're interested in or confirm with your recruitment contact.

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA Health supports members to put their health first, from individuals to huge corporates, with fast access to diagnosis and treatment when they need it., At AXA we have a culture of trust, respect and care, where everyone belongs. We have an ambition to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we're committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development, and celebrating differences. We all have a role to play in ensuring a working environment in which everyone, regardless of who they are, can reach their true potential., At AXA we're committed to offering a fair and inclusive experience to all candidates. You're encouraged to report, in good faith, any concerns of behaviour or processes believed to be inappropriate, unethical, or illegal. Should you wish to report any concerns, you can do this through by sending an email to speak-up@axa.com, AXA's dedicated hotline. This service is managed by an independent investigation team. Please note that this email address is not for dealing with job or application related queries. Read more