Product Owner - Commercial Transportation
RLI Insurance Company
Atlanta, GA
About Us
We’re not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn’t just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us.
RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Workcompany with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company.
Position Purpose
Under general management, the Product Owner oversees the development of defined programs/initiatives within our commercial transportation product line and ensures that IT solutions are delivered accurately and efficiently. This responsibility includes providing clear acceptance criteria and ownership over delivered functionality. This position is also responsible for translating strategies into discreet business projects focused on process improvement. This position will work directly with the team to ensure that needs are clearly outlined and solutions are implemented appropriately.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Oversees the IT operational duties and procedures for the commercial transportation product group.
Develop efficiencies and process improvements for the commercial transportation group.
Defines and conveys the vision to the team in order to address business requirements to ensure a successful product based on business value.
Drives the creation of and the ongoing health of the product backlog. With the team’s Scrum Master, co-leads grooming of the product backlog and ensures the backlog is correctly prioritized based on business value.
Responsible for ensuring the Scrum Master and development team are focused on the right priorities during the development process. Primary point of contact for questions from the team and is empowered to make decisions.
Provides clear detailed requirements and acceptance criteria to the IT delivery team
Accepts delivery of working product from the Scrum Team. Socializes the delivery of business value and outcomes of the iteration to the stakeholders and clients.
Leads in special projects and duties as needed.
Education & Experience
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business, or related field
6+ years of related experience for consideration
Deep understanding of commercial transportation is strongly preferred, but not required
P&C insurance knowledge is required
[OR] equivalent level of education and experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies
Must be well organized, methodical, and detail oriented.
Possess strong analytical skills and ability to define business cases.
Flexible and adaptable in an evolving environment, including willingness to learn new processes and serve as a champion for improvement initiatives.
Ability to collaborate with and achieve actionable results through others.
Experience delivering software solutions in an Agile environment preferred
Compensation Overview
The base salary range for the position is listed below. Please note that the base salary is only one component of our robust total rewards package at RLI. The salary offered will take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability & specialization, as well as business needs. The below range may be modified in the future.
Base Pay Range
$77,025.00 - $109,145.00Total Rewards
At RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee.
Financial Incentives
Annual bonus plans
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
Annual 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contributions (Up to 15% of eligible earnings)
Work & Life
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
Parental and family care leave
Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
Employee assistance program
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
2x base salary for group life and AD&D insurance
Voluntary life, critical illness, & accident insurance for purchase
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Personal & Professional Growth
RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:
Training & certification opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Education bonuses
Diversity & Inclusion
Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.
RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
About the Company
RLI Insurance Company
RLI is a U.S.-based specialty insurer that serves niche property, casualty and surety markets. We provide peace of mind to the customers we serve by safeguarding their assets and helping them manage risk. We hire smart, ethical people, make them owners of the business and give them the freedom to succeed. These are the principles that drive our success, and they’re the reasons we have been successful for more than 50 years.
We believe in a different way of doing business and RLI is not what you’d expect from a typical insurance company. Our creative and collaborative workplace is cultivated by employee owners empowered to make good decisions for customers and the business.