Director of Product Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Drive strategic growth, profitability, and product management initiatives throughout Aspire's insurance portfolio.

• Lead and nurture a team of Product Managers and Analysts.

• Analyze intricate business challenges utilizing diverse factors and data sources.

• Provide analytical insights, research findings, performance reports, and recommendations to the leadership team.

• Supervise statistical analysis and data mining projects.

• Collaborate with IT to create scalable reporting and analytical solutions.

• Track product performance in conjunction with Actuarial, Loss Analytics, and Performance Analytics teams.

• Formulate, articulate, and implement product strategies to enhance profitability and market share.

• Assess market trends, competitor behaviors, and industry advancements.

• Offer technical, analytical, and strategic direction for cross-functional projects.

• Spearhead data-driven improvements in product, pricing, underwriting, and processes.

• Manage class, rate, and form product filings alongside Actuarial teams.

• Propel Microsoft-based automation projects aimed at boosting operational efficiency.

• Assist in advanced data analysis, product development, and enhancements in business processes.

• Preserve and improve departmental data and databases.

• Ensure testing and quality assurance for data warehouse and business intelligence applications.

• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and guarantee ongoing product compliance.

• Collaborate with Actuarial, Underwriting, Compliance, Business Intelligence, IT, Agency Operations, and Executive Leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Product Management, including overseeing Product Managers and/or Analysts.

• In-depth understanding of the personal insurance sector, encompassing insurance products and coverages, claims, underwriting, distribution channels, sales, and business operations.

• A leadership-oriented mindset characterized by innovation and initiative.

• Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, and data analysis capabilities.

• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across various departments and guide high-performing teams.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, and SQL.

• Experience in Property & Casualty insurance, including direct interactions with Departments of Insurance.

• Proficiency in business process analysis, data scrutiny, and data profiling.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.

• Competence in tackling practical business challenges and interpreting complex written, oral, diagrammatic, and scheduled instructions.

• Capability to thrive in a technology-driven, paperless environment.

• Experience in launching new states, insurance programs, or expanding markets.

• Ability to establish strong working relationships with employees, business partners, and stakeholders.

• Skill in conveying complex ideas clearly and effectively.

• Capacity to cultivate a collaborative, professional, and team-focused atmosphere.

• Ability to represent Aspire in a professional manner and contribute positively to the company’s reputation and growth.

• Commitment to providing outstanding internal and external customer service.

• Ability to remain at a computer for prolonged periods.

• Capability to sit for extended durations during the workday.

• Ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to occasionally stoop, reach, stand, and ascend small step ladders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedules may be available when applicable.

• Opportunities for travel, including required travel.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.