Product Manager - Commercial Lines (Hybrid)

$119,000 - $188,000/Yr

Selective Insurance Group - Newton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Newton, NJ

251-500 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Product Manager for Commercial Lines at Selective Insurance Group is responsible for enhancing underwriting processes and user experience through innovative, data-driven solutions. This role involves managing product delivery, championing change management, and developing new product ideas while overseeing a team of Product Owners. The position requires strong analytical skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain a competitive advantage in the insurance market.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and develops new product ideas, defines product requirements and expected outcomes, and oversees product documentation.
• Prioritizes the development of business capabilities, defines minimum viable products (MVP), and is accountable for building and maintaining product roadmaps.
• Manages and monitors activities and results of the Product Owner team to ensure accurate, quality work.
• Supervises and coaches direct reports including overseeing performance reviews, hiring & training, salary reviews, development planning, and day-to-day guidance.
• Oversees end-to-end delivery of products, from deployment to adoption, and manages implementation plans while monitoring team progress.
• Champions change management, ensuring that training and communication plans are in place, and analyzes data on training effectiveness.
• Builds cohesive partnerships between Information Technology and business segment teams, identifying and solving communication gaps.
• Oversees integration of customer feedback and manages feedback loops on product features, user experience, and enhancements.
• Develops and maintains effective partnerships with business segment leaders to create alignment with business strategy and vision.
• Gathers and analyzes information on competitive intelligence, industry trends, and consumer needs to maintain competitive advantage.
• Partners with business and process owners to track product outcomes and validate benefits realization.

Requirements

• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Agile methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycles.
• Effective ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Ability to coach, lead, and supervise a team of direct reports.
• Highly proficient ability to write and interpret requirement documents for complex business systems reports.
• Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions based on diverse perspectives and effective use of data.
• Effectively manages and executes on the appropriate balance between strategic thinking and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plans
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition assistance reimbursement and programs
• Paid time off plans