Software Product Analyst

Company: Sentry
Location: Freeport
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

OVERVIEWSentry Insurance is seeking aSoftware Product Analyst to join our IT team in our Middleton, WI Office. As a Software Product Analyst, you will become an expert of our personal line's customers and systems and provide input into the product vision and technical solutions to move our products and technology forward. WHAT YOU'LL DOOur strategic Software Product Analysts at Sentry are essential to our success of continuing to be innovative and competitive. As an Analyst you'll:

• Become an expert of our customer and systems. Participate in discussions and interact with business users and customers to fully understand their business processes and work environment.
• Conduct internal and external research to identify opportunities to improve our products, processes, and technology.
• Lead conversation to drive solutions that meet the customer's needs, utilizes IT resources effectively, and delivers the right solution at the right time.
• Provide input on decomposing complex problems into smaller manageable tasks.
• Learn to manage the delivery of business value by owning the team backlog, establishing user story acceptance criteria and leading storying refinement for preparation of planning ceremonies. Accountable for determining whether iteration deliverable have met the definition of done or requires additional work.Learn to translate technical challenges and other detail into business terms to assist in proper business value assignment and backlog prioritization. WHAT IT TAKES
  • Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Degree in Management Information Systemsor related fieldis a plus.
  • Related work experience.
  • Possess and leverages analytical and critical thinking skills to enhance processes and improve service levels.
  • Communications skills, human relations skills and organizational skills.
  • Agile product owner experience preferred.
  • Insurance background desired.
  • Sentry will not sponsor employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas.WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVEWe take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.
    GenerousPaid-Time Offplan for you to enjoy time out of the office.401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on yourfirst eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Lifeinsuranceto encourage a healthy lifestyle.Pretax Dependent Care and Health ExpenseReimbursement Accountsto ease taxes on health spending.ExtensiveWork-Life Resourcesto lend a helping hand.Sentry Foundationgift matching programto encourage charitable giving.Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).HOW YOU'LL APPLYIf you are interested in joining Sentry's team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you'll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.ABOUT SENTRYAll of us at Sentry-more than 4,000 associates-have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We're proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALISTThank you for your interest in Sentry!Laura Kaczmarski

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