We are partnering with a global insurance leader to recruit a Product Owner & Lead Consultant for their Business Management Platform (BMP) rollout. This hybrid leadership role blends product ownership, team mentorship, and strategic consulting. You will be the driving force behind a key transformation squad, ensuring alignment between business vision and agile delivery while nurturing team growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Organizational Impact: Ensure delivery aligns with Allianz’s strategy, governance, and compliance standards. Contribute to organizational frameworks, templates, and best practices within a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment. Support governance reporting, risk management, and audit readiness.
• Mentor Business Analysts: Help build capabilities across the BA/PO community. Provide guidance on backlog refinement, user story creation, and acceptance criteria definition.
• Product Ownership & Squad Delivery: Own and prioritize the squad backlog, crafting clear epics and user stories with full traceability. Facilitate workshops, define acceptance criteria, and validate requirements using personas, use cases, and value streams. Lead agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and track delivery KPIs.
• Stakeholder Bridge: Act as the primary bridge between business stakeholders, designers, architects, and developers. Support end-to-testing (UAT) and ensure rollout readiness.
• Regulatory & Security Compliance: Uphold all regulatory obligations and information security policies. Promote a culture of security awareness and incident reporting within the squad.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 8–12 years of total experience, including 6–8 years as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or Lead Consultant.
• Strong background in core insurance platforms: BMP, ABS, GRP2, or equivalents (e.g., Guidewire).
• Proven experience in global rollouts or large-scale transformation programs within the insurance domain.
• Expertise in backlog management, agile ceremonies, and stakeholder facilitation.
• Hands‑on experience with Jira, Confluence, and SAFe (or similar scaled agile frameworks).
• Demonstrated ability to steer cross‑functional teams and define product vision.

Desirable Qualifications:

• CSPO or SAFe certification.
• Previous people management experience is a strong plus.

Mindset & Leadership:

• Customer‑focused, accountable, and adaptable.
• Combines strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery leadership.
• Embodies integrity, inclusiveness, and a commitment to team development.

As a Product Owner – Core Insurance Platform, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of insurance technology, driving innovation, and ensuring that the platform delivers tangible value to stakeholders. Your leadership will directly influence the success of the BMP rollout, making this an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives in dynamic, high‑impact environments.