Product Ownership Intern

HUB International

Nov 26, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Product
Chicago

Requirements

You have an interest in and strong sense of empathy for understanding and solving customer/business problems, with a focus on delivering valuable outcomes for all stakeholders
You have some experience and / or a comfort level working on digital products, within a technology startup or an existing business implementing a digital makeover.
You are a disciplined analytical problem-solver with the ability to turn data into insights and insights into customer requirements.
You can develop recommendations and create and conduct formal presentations.
You are an excellent communicator, comfortable having product and technical discussions with both internal and external developers and UX teams.
You bring attention to detail and are deadline-focused.
You understand / or aware of Agile principles and can thrive working in an environment where iteration and continuous improvement is essential to our culture.
You exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to excellence in the timely completion of projects.
You have a strong willingness to learn and grow through on-the-job training, coaching, mentorship, and other professional development opportunities.
You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are excited about overcoming challenges, navigating ambiguity, and learning from setbacks in a fast-paced environment.
Any familiarity you may have with mobile, React, Python is a plus.
You exhibit the ability to facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Any familiarity of MS Office (especially Excel), database and data analysis programs, as well as Agile development tools such as Jira and Confluence and ideation software (MS Teams, Miro, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Help define the capabilities and functions for your products through deep collaboration with customers, business stakeholders, technical partners, and the broader Solutions and Digital Product teams
Plan and execute discovery activities including user testing and feedback and rapid prototyping to achieve problem-solution and product-market fit
Develop, prioritize, and manage product backlogs based on customer need, squad capacity, and maximizing the value of each release
Craft high quality product requirements and user stories, including clear acceptance criteria to ensure alignment and minimize waste
Drive delivery and execution excellence in collaboration with Engineering and Design as a key participant in ongoing Scrum rituals such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint retrospectives
Manage communication with stakeholders at all levels to maximize transparency, report on deliverables and blockers, and negotiate delivery expectations
Rigorously measure and evaluate the performance of your products through quantitative and qualitative methods to ensure tangible value is being delivered
Provide input to test plans and validate test results
Help establish scalable best practices for product/solutions development and management
Assist in technical documentation within and outside of your specific product areas

HUB International

Finance

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Hi, we’re HUB. We advise businesses and individuals on how to reach their goals. When you partner with us, you’re at the center of a vast network of risk, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management specialists that bring clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy. So you’re ready for tomorrow. About Hub International Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Hub International Limited (Hub) is a leading full-service global insurance broker providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services. From offices located throughout North America, Hub’s vast network of specialists provides peace of mind on what matters most by protecting clients through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions.