Program Product Owner - Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies : Job Details

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Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provide opportunities for professionals interested in just that.

This position will be with National Indemnity Company in Omaha, NE, with a hybrid 50% in-office work environment. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship. #LI-Hybrid / #LI-Onsite

What will you do?

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define goals and create an execution plan for development projects.
• Translate product initiative requirements to functional team members by defining user stories for the team.
• Provide overall leadership, guidance, and support of software product delivery team(s).
• Assist Scrum Master to help mitigate impediments impacting the successful team completion of its goals.
• Work closely with and ensure regular communication with Program and Portfolio Managers, internal stakeholders, project sponsors, and other technology teams.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Knowledge of software development practices and procedures.
• Experience working in application lifecycle management tools such as DevOps, JIRA, or Rally.

Who would excel in this role?

• Someone with experience in business analysis or project management.
• Someone familiar with continuous delivery and continuous integration.
• Someone with strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution skills.
• Someone with insurance industry and product knowledge.

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employee input through companywide surveys.

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.

Benefits, Perks, and more! We offer a retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment and a 100% employer match up to 5%, medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees and dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program, 100% upfront educational reimbursement, subsidized downtown parking, competitive time-off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program, and much more!

Founded in 1940, National Indemnity Company (NICO) is a leading property & casualty insurer within the Berkshire Hathaway Group, offering a broad range of commercial insurance products and holding the highest financial strength rating of A++XV by A.M. Best. Our employees embody the strength, stability, and integrity of NICO, with a corporate structure that combines “large company” benefits with a “small company” atmosphere at our headquarters or owned agencies. We value our employees' well-being, including health and philanthropy, and invest in their growth and happiness.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, 100% upfront tuition reimbursement, a state-of-the-art onsite gym, wellness programs, affordable parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities.