Job ID: JK143937109
Location: Omaha, NE
Category: Information Technology
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/17/2025
Product Owner I | $56 – $67 per hour | Hybrid Contract
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $56 – $67 per hour
- Schedule: Flexible Hybrid (50% per week in-office after 100% onsite training)
- Location: Omaha, NE
- 1-Year Contract with the possibility of extension or hire-on
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
Job Description
We are looking for a Product Owner to lead and manage the planning and execution of software development initiatives across a collaborative delivery team. This role is responsible for identifying user needs, organizing development priorities, and aligning product goals with strategic business objectives.
We are looking for a Product Owner to lead and manage the planning and execution of software development initiatives across a collaborative delivery team. This role is responsible for identifying user needs, organizing development priorities, and aligning product goals with strategic business objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Define, manage, and prioritize a product backlog in coordination with business stakeholders.
- Translate high-level requirements into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate with business analysts and quality teams to support sprint planning and testing.
- Facilitate product releases and ensure alignment with agile delivery practices.
- Serve as the main communication channel between cross-functional teams and business units.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years in roles such as Business Analyst, Product Owner, Project Manager, or Scrum Master.
- Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Rally, or Azure DevOps.
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and deliver value across multiple teams.
Preferred
- Background in business analysis or project management.
- Familiarity with continuous delivery and integration environments.
- Knowledge of insurance industry processes and product development.
- Strong facilitation, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Experience working with remote or distributed teams.
Work Authorization & Employment Status Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor or assume responsibility for employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, now or in the future. We also cannot accept C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or third-party candidates.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor or assume responsibility for employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, now or in the future. We also cannot accept C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or third-party candidates.
Benefits and Perks:
- Medical, Dental, and Life insurance benefits.
- Eligible for a 401(k) plan.
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit.
- Join a supportive workplace community that values you as a team member with recognition, activities, and more.
Your New Organization:
This dynamic insurance organization, headquartered in downtown Omaha, NE, combines financial strength and stability with a friendly “small company” atmosphere. With years of success, the company fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in a supportive environment.
This dynamic insurance organization, headquartered in downtown Omaha, NE, combines financial strength and stability with a friendly “small company” atmosphere. With years of success, the company fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in a supportive environment.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Pay Rate range for this position is $56 – $67 per hour, excluding benefits. Your final Pay Rate will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
