Position Summary: Employee Benefits Corporation is hiring for a
Product Manager. The Product Manager is responsible for developing and managing product solutions across the company and with third parties. The Product Manager is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum team. The Product Manager acts as the primary contact between the Scrum team and stakeholders and collaborates closely with both. This person may work in our Middleton, WI office, fully remote (Wisconsin or Minnesota locations only), or a combination of the two depending on availability.
Responsibilities Include: - Lead the development of new product features through market research, business case development and initial design activities in collaboration with the Product Management Director
- Define the product vision, goal(s) and product increment expectations for Scrum team(s)
- Maintain an ordered product backlog that is transparent, visible and understood
- Develop detailed product feature specifications and ensure they're clearly understood by relevant teams
- Collaborate with internal and external contacts to anticipate and analyze business product needs, then work closely with stakeholders to understand business value or ROI
- Participate in Scrum events including refinement, planning and sprint review
- Responsible for product increment release management and planning
- Serve as product ambassador internally and externally, sharing knowledge and answering questions including regulations, design, business processes, and technology solutions
Qualifications: - Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Management or related discipline; may be substituted with four years directly relevant experience
- Minimum three years of experience in Section 125, Section 105, COBRA or health insurance products
- Minimum three years of experience in product development
- Remain up to date on trends and best practices for agile project management, implementation theory and methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and ability to effectively manage conflicting needs of stakeholders
- Knowledge of project management and implementation theory and methodologies
- Sharp analytical and excellent problem solving skills, and highly adaptable in a constantly changing customer focused and technical environment
- Self-motivated, able to learn quickly and research issues independently and with limited direction
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, utilizing proper grammar, syntax and excellent business acumen
- Strong organizational and time management skills with proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a high paced environment with limited direction
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability and willingness for occasional overnight travel to an outside client, meeting or conference up to two weeks' total throughout the year
- Possession of valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications: - Relevant certifications, such as Certified or Professional Scrum Product Owner (CSPO, PSPO)
- Proficiency with applicable project management tools and technology
- Prior experience authoring software requirements and user stories
- Prior experience conducting and interpreting market research
We offer:
- A friendly, collaborative team environment
- A competitive compensation and benefits package that includes employee-ownership
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Flexible scheduling to encourage and support a healthy work-life balance
More About Us: Employee Benefits Corporation administers a variety of employee benefits, from IRS-approved, tax-advantaged plans to COBRA and state-regulated continuation administration through informative education materials, dedicated reporting, creative plan design and expert customer support. We work with benefit brokers and consultants, employers and HR administrators, and benefit plan participants to offer top-notch workplace benefits and customer service. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to using our experience, knowledge, creativity and technology to ensure our customers' satisfaction with their plans and with our services. Employee Benefits Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Our affirmative action program is available to any applicant or employee upon request. If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources via email at HumanR[redacted] or via phone at ([redacted].