Product Owner - Core Insurance Platform (BMP)

Client of Novancy One

Our Client & The Opportunity:

We are partnering with a global insurance leader to recruit a Product Owner & Lead Consultant for their BMP (Business Management Platform) rollout. This is a hybrid leadership role blending 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.

Your Mission:

To lead and own the squad backlog for the BMP rollout, acting as the crucial link between business stakeholders and the delivery team. You will ensure that every delivered feature creates value, adheres to compliance standards, and advances Allianz s strategic transformation goals all while mentoring Business Analysts and contributing to organizational excellence.

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 and help build capabilities across the BA/PO community.

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.
• 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:

Required Experience & Skills

• 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.