01Overview
Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology and services empower employees to understand, manage, and love their benefits. From downtown Chicago, and remotely across the country, we serve thousands of companies and millions of people nationwide, reducing administrative burdens and freeing HR teams to focus on creating thriving, people-first workplaces.
The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to own the backlog for a team-level squad within a globally distributed product organization. This role is responsible for translating priorities set by the Product Manager/Portfolio Owner into well-defined, sequenced, and shippable work, and partnering closely with engineering to deliver high-value solutions. Own and refine the squad-level backlog: write clear user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria that engineers can execute against.
Partner with your Product Manager/Portfolio Owner to translate roadmap priorities into executable sprint plans, and work with the team to deliver on those plans.Support day-to-day Scrum ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives) and keep the team unblocked.Make sound day-to-day tradeoff calls within your squad's scope, escalating strategic or cross-team tradeoffs appropriately.Communicate priorities, roadmap updates, risks, and progress to stakeholders.Use AI tools as part of your own workflow (spec writing, backlog analysis, QA support, etc.) and help your team do the same.Leverage Agile tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO) and Jira.Collaborate with technical teams on APIs, integrations, and UI/UX requirements.Write SQL queries for analysis and KPI tracking.
Required Skills & Experience
3-5 years of Product Owner or Product Management experience.Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.Experience managing product backlogs in Agile environments.Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools.Experience operating in an environment with both legacy systems and modern tech, comfortable with process, dependencies, and constraints (not solely startup/greenfield background).Moderate AI fluency: hands-on experience using AI tools for product work, and ideally some exposure to building or shipping AI-native features.Experience working in a globally distributed team, ideally reporting to or partnering with US-based stakeholders.Knowledge of software development, APIs, integrations, and UX principles.Strong SQL and data analysis skills.
Experience in Benefits Administration, Healthcare Technology, HR Technology, or related domains.
Shift & Team Structure
Shift: [Shift TBD]
This role joins bswift's India engineering team and provides day-to-day backlog ownership for a squad, with regular handoff and collaboration with US-based Product and Engineering counterparts. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and values each team members unique contributions.
Comprehensive Health Benefits : Medical, Accidental and Term Life Insurance coverage to support your wellness and that of your family.
Competitive Compensation : A compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and contributions, including performance-based incentives for most roles.
Hybrid work-model: With flexible working hours
Retirement Savings Plans : Options like Provident Fund and Gratuity to help you plan for a secure financial future with employer contribution
Professional Development : Opportunities for career growth, including training and access to resources to support your career progression.
A work environment that encourages collaboration, open communication, and creative problem-solving, where your voice and ideas are valued.
Employee Wellbeing Initiatives : Programs focused on mental health, financial planning, and wellness resources to help you thrive inside and outside of work.
We offer a fun, flexible, and creative environment where you can grow both professionally and personally. .
