2027 Summer Product Owner Intern
WoodmenLife
Omaha, NE0–37 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 37 years
- Must know
- AgileProduct managementStakeholder managementProject managementMicrosoft OfficeCustomer service
- Work
- Hybrid in Omaha · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Product management68%Stakeholder management63%Agile52%Project management24%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Product Owner Intern – Summer 2027 at WoodmenLife.
This role provides support to the Business Technology and Strategic Initiatives divisions through a variety of administrative functions. The internship offers exposure to the planning, execution, and evaluation stages of work projects and initiatives to gain workplace experience in the insurance industry.
The 10-week Summer Internship Program aims to foster a dynamic and innovative work environment by integrating interns who bring fresh perspectives, contribute to value-added work, and enhance the talent pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Gain broad exposure to the WoodmenLife organization by meeting weekly with the Internship Cohort, Executive Leadership, and division-level leaders.
- Summarize and present a capstone presentation of the internship experience, including project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.
- Serve as a key member of the Agile team, acting as the business owner or customer proxy to define and prioritize user stories in the team backlog.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure backlog items reflect business needs and deliver maximum value to end users.
- Take a leading role in ensuring that user stories meet the Definition of Done and align with strategic objectives.
- Act as a liaison between the development team and business units to translate product features and user requirements into actionable stories.
- Apply strong analytical and logical thinking to break down larger epics into smaller, valuable stories that can be delivered within Agile iterations.
- Create clear, concise, and testable user stories that are independent, negotiable, valuable, estimable, small, and testable (INVEST criteria).
- Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in college with an area of study in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or related fields.
- Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA.
- Ability to work 38.75 hours per week.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively while working collaboratively.
- Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- The ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive, and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.
- Passion for making an impact in local communities.
- Communicated Effectively: Clearly and promptly shares information, actively listens for understanding, and delivers concise verbal and written communication.
- Decision Quality: Makes sound decisions by applying critical thinking, evaluating information, and anticipating outcomes.
- Innovation: Generates and shares creative ideas, embraces new perspectives, and proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes.
What We Offer
- Engaging activities and skill development with an intern cohort.
- Real-world experience and mentorship to prepare for a meaningful career.
- Paid Volunteer events.
- A flexible and hybrid work environment.
- WoodmenLife’s Home Office closes at noon on Fridays.