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Guidewire Software is seeking a Product Owner for Professional Services to lead the development of next-generation insurance solutions for the Japanese market. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Japan's general insurance products, strong technical and interpersonal skills, and a focus on customer value.
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Job Summary
The Product Owner plays a critical role fleshing out end-to-end solutions by defining user stories and acceptance criteria while facilitating communication between stakeholders.
This position requires deep subject matter expertise in Japan market general insurance products combined with cross-over technical skills to bridge business and development teams.
Guidewire offers a dynamic work environment that encourages individual initiative and continuous improvement while minimizing hierarchy and bureaucracy.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Guidewire Software is seeking a Product Owner for Professional Services to lead the development of next-generation insurance solutions for the Japanese market. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Japan's general insurance products, strong technical and interpersonal skills, and a focus on customer value.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
3+ years Product Owner experience
5+ years insurance operational experience
Japan general insurance SME knowledge
Agile methodology expertise Scrum Kanban SAFe
Jira Aha Confluence tool proficiency
BPMN process workflow management
Nice-to-have
UI UX design principles knowledge
Customer-centric design methodologies
Self-motivated proactive attitude
Strong stakeholder negotiation skills
Intermediate Excel data analysis skills
Key Requirements
3+ years Product Owner or similar role in Agile environment
5+ years supervisory experience in underwriting claims policy administration
Business related degree or Insurance qualification advantageous