Data Product Owner
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and own the vision, roadmap, and backlog for data products supporting life insurance functions.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders (underwriting, actuarial, marketing, compliance) to identify data needs and translate them into clear product requirements.
- Partner with data engineers, data scientists, and IT teams to develop scalable, high-quality data solutions (data pipelines, dashboards, analytics platforms).
- Prioritize features and enhancements based on business impact, user feedback, and resource availability.
- Ensure data products comply with internal governance policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Monitor product performance, data quality, and user adoption; use metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and demos with cross-functional teams.
- Keep abreast of advancements in data technology, analytics, and insurance industry trends to inform product innovation.
- Communicate product status, risks, and opportunities effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Business, or related field.
- 10 years+ of total experience, with min 3 years in product management,. Must have Life Insurance Experience.
- Strong understanding of data architecture, ETL pipelines, data visualization, and analytics tools.
- Familiarity with life insurance domain, including underwriting, actuarial workflows, or claims processes is highly desirable.
- Experience working in Agile environments and managing product backlogs effectively.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex data topics into business value.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of data governance, privacy regulations, and compliance standards relevant to insurance is a plus.
"Sanderson-iKas" is the brand name for the following companies incorporated in Hong Kong: Sanderson Solutions International (Hong Kong) Limited (Business Registration no.53741924) and iKas International (Asia) Limited (Business Registration no.39818987)
Website: www.sanderson-ikas.hk