Product Owner – Employee Benefits & Group Insurance

Our client, a leading organization in the insurance sector, is seeking a Product Owner to shape and deliver their Employee Benefits strategy. The role focuses on enhancing digital journeys for group insurance products, acting as a vital bridge between business objectives and technical implementation to improve the experience for employers, brokers, and insured members.

• Define and communicate the product vision, roadmap, and priorities for key Employee Benefits processes.
• Translate business requirements and customer feedback into clear features, epics, and user stories.
• Manage and prioritize the product backlog to maximize business value and customer impact.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, Agile teams, and architects to deliver innovative digital solutions.
• Support Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, Sprint Planning, and Retrospectives within a SAFe framework.
• Monitor market trends and customer expectations to identify opportunities for process improvement and digitalization.

• You have 8+ years of experience in Employee Benefits and 2nd pillar/group insurance.
• You possess 5+ years of relevant experience in Product Ownership, Digital Transformation, or Customer Journey Redesign.
• You bring proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, ideally within a SAFe framework.
• You possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent through experience.
• You have experience managing initiatives involving multiple stakeholders in a complex business environment.
• You bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• You're autonomous, hands-on, and result-driven.
• You're an enthusiastic team player who can lead others through change.
• You are fluent in Dutch, French, and English.

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of current market trends in the insurance sector.
• Experience with portfolio management initiatives.

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Sint-Gillis
• Working model: Hybrid
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers