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Risk Placement Services, Inc. · 7 hours ago

Director, Technology Product Management (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$122K/yr - $238K/yr

10+ years exp

Risk Placement Services, Inc. is a dynamic company that fosters innovation and collaboration. The Director, Technology Product Management will lead the product management function, establishing strategic roadmaps and ensuring alignment with business priorities while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance product delivery.

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Responsibilities

Lead the product management function by building and maintaining strategic product roadmaps for applications developed or supported by the RPS Technology team, ensuring alignment with business priorities and technical capabilities. Collaborate closely with product owners to ensure effective execution of the roadmap

Work with business and IT leadership to refine and communicate the vision and strategy for RPS applications, ensuring they deliver measurable value to the business

Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product requirements and ensure alignment with organizational goals

Establish and formalize product management processes, frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across the team

Collaborate closely with technical teams, including developers, architects, and analysts, to ensure seamless delivery of product features and enhancements

Navigate the complexities of broker management and digital insurance systems, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement

Manage product backlogs, prioritize features based on business impact, and plan releases to maximize value delivery

Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for applications, ensuring they meet business objectives and deliver measurable outcomes

Champion the product management function within the organization, ensuring its value is recognized and respected by both business and technology teams

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management, reinsurance analytics, and actuarial systems

Qualification

Technology Product ManagementInsurance Industry ExperienceAgile Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or similar field

10+ years of technology product management experience in insurance, including brokerage, MGA, Wholesale and Carrier

Experience navigating brokerage and underwriting systems and applications, CRM, document management

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Ability to analyze and prioritize business needs and translate to technology strategy and requirements

Transformational experience, with a track record of driving change and innovation

Strong knowledge of the latest technologies, including Generative AI

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams

Proven track record in leading transformation initiatives in the insurance industry, with significant knowledge of the entire Policy Lifecycle, preferably with experience in Agency Management Systems

Strong knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess business needs and recommend effective solutions

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve project goals

Utilize agile project management techniques to facilitate iterative development and continuous feedback