Product Owner I

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This opportunity is in the Information Technology department

As the company's largest department, I.T. is responsible for supporting both ongoing operations and our next innovative project. Information technology is prioritized, allowing us to partner with colleagues to securely enable and support new capabilities every day. Utilizing a diverse set of technologies, like Guidewire, Salesforce, Java, C#/.NET, Mule, and Azure, the available career opportunities continue to grow rapidly. Our department consists of agile teams where individual contributions are recognized, and career advancement is nurtured.

Role Description:

As a Product Owner I, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of secure, reliable, and high-performing collaboration and end-user computing platforms that power how our teams work every day. In this entry-level role, you will partner closely with engineering, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to translate technical and operational needs into clear, actionable backlog items that drive value.

You will help refine user stories, maintain a ready backlog, and participate in agile ceremonies while gaining hands-on experience with platforms such as Microsoft 365, Teams, Exchange Online, Azure Virtual Desktop, and endpoint management tools like Intune. You'll balance competing priorities across production support, maintenance, and enhancements, while ensuring alignment to business objectives, user productivity, and platform stability.

This role is designed for someone building their product ownership capabilities-you'll operate with guidance while developing your ability to independently prioritize work, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across collaboration and infrastructure platforms.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related field is required, or equivalent experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Product Ownership, Business Analysis, or a related role.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools and collaboration platforms
• General understanding of cloud and enterprise infrastructure environments
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable requirements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
• This position allows for a hybrid work schedule which includes a minimum of 3 days per week in our St. Louis Corporate Office, located at 1832 Schuetz Rd. Saint Louis, MO. All employees are required to submit work from home requests and follow our Work From Home policy, which will be provided to all candidates selected to interview.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Agile environment; familiarity with SAFe is a plus
• Exposure to Microsoft Entra ID, Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), or Microsoft Intune
• Experience supporting backlog refinement, sprint planning, or user story development
• Understanding of identity, access, and endpoint management concepts
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80-year history. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

Total Rewards That Put Employees First

In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards is only a small portion of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. Our total rewards approach recognizes and rewards the time, talents, efforts, and results of our valued employees. Highlights of our exceptional benefits include generous health, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, a 401(k)-retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution. We proudly offer family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy, generous paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, a hybrid work environment, and company-paid life insurance and disability. To support employees in their career journeys, we provide professional growth and development opportunities in addition to employee recognition and well-being programs. Apply today to learn more.

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation is only one piece of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. The target base salary range for this position is $66,500 to $86,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.

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