> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2614753-product-owner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2614753-product-owner). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Owner - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** Topeka, KS, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Guidewire PolicyCenter, Guidewire - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13638041 ## About the Role Our client seeks a Product Owner to guide Guidewire implementation decisions for personal lines within a large transformation program. The role requires deep knowledge of PolicyCenter or ClaimsCenter and strong translation of business requirements into Guidewire configuration. The Product Owner will partner with EY and Business Analysts to ensure configurations align with underwriting, rating, claims, and reporting workflows, support testing and deployment for upcoming releases, and reduce defects by aligning platform capabilities with operational needs. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., + 5+ years of hands-on Guidewire PolicyCenter or ClaimsCenter experience including configuration, workflows, business rules, reporting, and integrations. + 5+ years in personal lines insurance with understanding of underwriting logic, rating processes, coverage structures, and claims workflows. + Proven ability to translate business workflows into Guidewire configura ## Description + Guide Guidewire configuration, process setup, and technical choices to align with personal lines business operations. + Translate business requirements into Guidewire-specific implementation guidance in partnership with Business Analysts. + Bridge EY's Guidewire expertise with our client's business context using existing process documentation. + Evaluate proposed technical solutions against underwriting, rating, claims, and reporting needs. + Clarify requirements, validate feasibility within platform constraints, and negotiate trade-offs. + Apply knowledge of Auto, Homeowners, Renters, Condo, and Personal Umbrella products to inform configuration. + Define and support UAT and EBT testing strategies that reflect real business workflows. + Participate in testing sign-offs and support deployment planning for scheduled releases. ## Related Videos - [Would You Buy Your Own HR? A Product Mindset for People Leaders](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1874-would-you-buy-your-own-hr-a-product-mindset-for-people-leaders) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Your Testing Strategy is broken - lets fix it!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1672-your-testing-strategy-is-broken-lets-fix-it) - [Stop Renaming Teams, Start Product Thinking: A PM's Guide to Platform-as-a-Product](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100342-stop-renaming-teams-start-product-thinking-a-pm-s-guide-to-platform-as-a-product) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) - [To Me My X-Tests! - Mutation testing Strategies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1959-to-me-my-x-tests-mutation-testing-strategies) ## Related Articles - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)