Westfield Insurance ยท 3 months ago
Director, Digital Product Management Office
One Park Circle, Westfield Center, OH, 44251-5001, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expWestfield Insurance is seeking a Director for their Digital Product Management Office to lead the strategic planning, execution, and value delivery of digital products across the enterprise. This role involves driving alignment between business strategy and technology execution, overseeing product management, and fostering innovation through emerging technologies like Generative AI.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Define and champion the vision and strategy for the Digital Product Management Office, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and business strategy
Drive the enterprise roadmap for digital experiences, embedding GenAI capabilities and modern design practices
Lead Program Increment (PI) Planning, ensuring strategic objectives translate into actionable deliverables across Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Partner with Business Owners, Product Owners, and ART leaders to achieve cohesive execution and outcome delivery
Govern and monitor product portfolio health, ensuring compliance with regulatory, financial, and operational standards
Provide executive leadership for the User Experience (UX) function, embedding design thinking and human-centered design into product delivery
Champion innovation by introducing GenAI and other advanced technologies into digital experiences and business processes
Continuously scan industry and insurance market trends to inform strategy and competitive positioning
Establish and track OKRs, KPIs, and value realization metrics across product portfolios to ensure measurable impact
Ensure digital adoption, customer/agent satisfaction, and employee experience outcomes improve year over year
Report outcomes and insights to senior executives, influencing enterprise strategy and funding decisions
Lead, mentor, and inspire product managers, product owners, and UX professionals
Build a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing product management culture and discipline grounded in accountability and innovation
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in product management, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role within a SAFe or Agile enterprise
Proven success in managing enterprise-scale digital products, platforms, or transformation initiatives
Deep understanding of SAFe principles, Lean Portfolio Management, and Agile Release Trains
Strong business acumen with demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution
Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership skills
Preferred
SAFe PMPO or SPC certification
Experience in regulated industries such as insurance, financial services, or healthcare
Familiarity with enterprise tools (e.g., Jira Align, Aha!, Azure DevOps)
Company
Westfield Insurance
Founded in 1848, Westfield is a global leader in property and casualty insurance, delivering superior risk insights and innovative solutions to customers through a diverse portfolio of insurance products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joe Kohmann
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Amy Larsh
Executive Assistant to the President, CEO & Board Chair
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