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# Product Owner I

- **Company:** The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
- **Location:** Pittsfield, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $79,310.0 - $130,295.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Scrum Methodology, Requirements Management
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://guardianlife.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Guardian-Life-Careers/job/Pittsfield/Product-Owner-I_R000109894

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in product management or a related field
 * Proven ability to develop and manage product backlogs, ensuring alignment with product vision and strategy
 * Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to gather and refine requirements.
 * Excellent documentation skills to maintain clear and up-to-date product documentation, including user stories and acceptance criteria
 * Familiarity with Agile methodologies and participation in Agile ceremonies
 * Strong communication skills to work closely with stakeholders and ensure the product meets customer needs and business objectives
 * Ability to support the team in understanding and implementing Agile product management fundamentals and best practice, * Agile Facilitation
 * Product Document
 * Requirements Management
 * Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
 * Scrum (Agile)

## Description

* Develop and manage the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with the overall product vision and strategy
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine requirements, ensuring they are well-documented and prioritized
 * Maintain clear and up-to-date product documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and meeting notes
 * Monitor the progress of product development, ensuring that features are ready for sprints and delivery timelines are met
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to the continuous improvement of Agile practices within the team
 * Work closely with stakeholders to ensure that the product meets customer needs and business objectives
 * Support the team in understanding and implementing Agile product management fundamentals and best practices
 * May lead projects or project steps within a broader project


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