Product Manager

Product Manager - Perm- Insurance Transformation

A global insurance firm is embarking on an innovative transformation to transition into a scaled agile environment, revolutionising product lines and services into a product-focused delivery function.

They are seeking a dynamic Product Manager to join their forward-thinking transformation team. This pivotal role entails transforming an MVP product into a scaled, robust omni-channel service for their customers. Working closely with a Scrum Master, you will support the implementation of a scaled agile framework and assist the business in the early stages of this transformation.

You will ensure the team adheres to agreed practices and processes, advocating for a dynamic and adaptive approach to product management. Your influence will be crucial in shaping operational effectiveness and supporting strategic objectives.

Location: 2 days per week at the Kent Office

Salary: £85,000 + bonus

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to gather and prioritise product requirements, building a roadmap to achieve the vision.
• Lead agile product delivery, prioritising the backlog and tasks, and managing the flow of work.
• Manage detailed sprint tasks and keep teams on track to deliver.
• Communicate the product roadmap to stakeholders.
• Work with Product Owners to monitor product performance and refine features.
• Lead sprint planning and agile ceremonies for cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate improvement sessions to enhance efficiency and value delivery.
• Align teams and vendors on objectives and priorities.
• Collaborate to remove impediments and track objectives.
• Bridge technical and business capabilities in digital product design and delivery.
• Coach and mentor team members to drive best practices and continuous improvement.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Must have experience with Insurance and understand claims processes
• Senior experience in Product Management
• Experience supporting transformation projects (Digital context added bonus)
• Experience delivering complex change.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Decisive, with a willingness to take responsibility.
• Experience managing direct reports and matrix teams, including offshore resources.

If you are looking to join the early stages of a transformation programme where your contributions will directly influence operational effectiveness within newly formed squads, please apply to get a conversation rolling!