Business Owner, Digital Client Experience

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states.  

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America. 

The opportunity: 

The Business Owner is a leadership position that plays a key role in defining, prioritizing, and ensuring the delivery of value within a specific value stream. The Business Owner role is critical in SAFe, as it represents a leadership position that ensures that the value stream and its components are in alignment with the organization's strategic goals and delivering value to customers effectively and efficiently. They are responsible for setting the vision and strategic direction for the value stream, and they have the authority to make key decisions that impact value delivery. They work closely with the Value Stream Product Manager in IT to refine “the why” and “the what” of the solution.

How you will contribute: 

• Value Stream Ownership: The Business Owner is accountable for the value stream, which represents a series of steps or activities required to deliver a product or service to the customer. They have accountability for ensuring the value stream delivers value effectively.

• Alignment with Strategic Objectives: They work closely with Lean-Agile leaders, including Value Stream Product Manager, and stakeholders to ensure that the value stream aligns with the strategic objectives and priorities of the organization.

• Value Stream Vision: Business Owners help define the vision for the value stream, including goals, milestones, and the overall direction of value delivery.

• Value Delivery and Prioritization: They are responsible for defining what features, capabilities, or solutions need to be delivered to meet customer needs and business objectives. They prioritize work based on value and strategic goals.

• Decision-Making: Business Owners are empowered to make decisions regarding the value stream, including approving budgets, investments, and high-level feature priorities. They synthesize various perspectives across the business and evaluate decisions against top objectives and business and Client goals.

• Risk Management: With Product Manager and Value Stream Lead, they identify and manage business risks and dependencies within the value stream, taking proactive steps to mitigate issues that could impact value delivery.

• KPIs and Metrics: Business Owners define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and performance of the value stream. (Release Train Engineers own the actual reporting of OKRS/KPIs)

• Collaboration and Communication: They facilitate communication and collaboration among Lean-Agile leaders, Value Stream Engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that everyone is aligned with the value stream's objectives and progress.

What you will bring with you: 

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people

• 5 or more years of professional experience working in a digital transformation role.

• 7 or more years of experience in a senior management or business ownership role.

• Strong leadership, management, and strategic planning skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in business management or technical field is preferred.

• Knowledgeable of agile development practices and experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence to create user stories and author product documentation.

• Collaborative in your approach, appropriately engaging team members to carry out your objectives.

• Ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve goals.

• Flexible to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment in a professional and prompt manner.

• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills

• Benefits/HR technology or insurance experience is a plus, but not required.

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you. 

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life 

• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more. 

• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account.  

• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture.  

• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.  

• Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is: 

• Southern California region: $154,100 - $231,200 annually

• Central California region: $162,500 - $243,800 annually

• Northern California region: $173,700 - $260,600 annually

If you are a Colorado or Nevada resident, the salary range for this position is $147,100 - $220,700 annually.

If you are a Connecticut or Maryland resident, the salary range for this position is $154,100 - $231,200 annually.

If you are Washington or Rhode Island resident, the salary range for this position is $162,500 - $243,800 annually.

If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $173,700 - $260,600 annually

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience.  In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits. 

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more. 

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.  

Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email [email protected] to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.