Product Owner page is loaded## Product Ownerlocations: Carlow, Carlow, IREtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: January 23, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: 834163**Our Story** Unum Technology Centre in Carlow serves as a strategic software development and IT services centre supporting Unum, a leading provider of income protection in the US. Our team of IT professionals build solutions and critical business applications to digitally transform the way we do business.Join us as a Product Owner for the Agent Assist platform powering Colonial Life sales. Partnering with a Senior Product Owner, you’ll own and manage a complex backlog of value‑driving enhancements for our one‑stop shop used across the Colonial Life field organization—serving both W‑2 and 1099 agents. You’ll navigate a wide spectrum of stakeholders and business areas, translate needs into clear priorities, and keep delivery moving in a fast‑paced environment. If you thrive on structuring ambiguity, aligning teams, and shipping meaningful improvements continuously throughout the year, this role offers a dynamic opportunity to drive impact at scale.### **The Role*** Define and execute product roadmaps aligned with business strategy.* Translate client needs into actionable backlog items and maintain a prioritized backlog.* Set KPIs, track adoption, and monitor benefit realization for delivered solutions.* Engage with stakeholders and clients to validate assumptions and gather feedback.* Ensure technical integrity and operational readiness for new capabilities.* Apply Agile methodologies and leverage tools for planning, estimation, and progress tracking.* Stay informed on industry trends and share best practices within Product Owner forums.### **What You Offer*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.* Strong communication skills with ability to simplify technical concepts.* Proven experience delivering technical projects and leading teams.* Product Owner certification (PSPO/CSPO) preferred.* Solid understanding of product lifecycle and Agile methodologies.* Technical acumen to collaborate with architects and development teams.* Ability to influence decisions, drive change, and engage stakeholders at all levels.* Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and adaptability in ambiguous situations.* Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.#LI-SF1**#LI-Hybrid**#Hybrid**What We Offer** Our size and successful history in Carlow means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by continual learning programs, IT Certifications & third level tuition reimbursement. We offer work-life-balance with flexible working arrangements (including hybrid) and initiatives in support of your well-being. Our attractive range of benefits and reward initiatives includes competitive compensation, 25 days annual leave, paid health insurance, pension scheme, annual performance-based bonus, paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave, reward programs, and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.Company:Unum# At Unum Group, we’re a Fortune 500 company and leading international provider of workplace benefits and services, helping workers and their families thrive for more than 175 years.# Through our Unum and Colonial Life brands, our company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioral health services.# Our 10,000+ employees work across operations in the US, UK and Poland, as well as our dedicated Technology Centre in Ireland.# Unum Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact us by submitting a request .
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