Selective Insurance · 6 days ago
Sr. Vice President, Product Leader (Hybrid)
Short Hills, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$241K/yr - $332K/yr
10+ years expSelective Insurance is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company recognized for its strong financial performance and commitment to diversity. The Sr. Vice President, Product Leader for Commercial Lines will drive business value and oversee product strategy, focusing on growth, profitability, and risk reduction while leading a team of product leaders and ensuring alignment with company objectives.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Develops Commercial Lines product organizational strategy, objectives, and key results, and an inspirational, actionable vision providing a foundation for product portfolio development and delivery. Directs creation of portfolio epics and translation to a value-based, iterative roadmap communicating business and customer outcomes on a relevant timeline
Owns end-to-end value delivery and outcomes at the product organizational level, collaborating with other executives, portfolio, IT, and business leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment between company goals, strategic organizational goals, and product portfolio plans. Accountable for results across organizational growth, profitability, and risk reduction
Acts as executive customer advocate and proxy at the organizational level, directing creation of robust customer journeys and engagement with internal and external customers to ensure needs, feedback, and outcomes are appropriately reflected in product portfolio deliverables
Directs market and competitive research efforts and application of relevant findings in product organizational strategy and development of product portfolio initiatives. Maintains and imparts an innovative approach to industry trends and regulatory developments and proactively adjusts strategy to establish market leadership
Directs the collection, refinement, analysis, and application of data for informed decision making across the product organization. Employs and imparts an economic perspective, assessing costs, benefits, and business value in determining organizational priorities
Leads and directs the development and enrichment of a product mindset, ensuring understanding and alignment with strategies across the organization. Inspires and promotes innovation and models navigation of ambiguity and embracing change. Leads a team of product portfolio leaders within an agile program by providing clear direction, fostering collaboration, empowering decision-making, and removing obstacles to ensure success. Imparts a product mindset and ensures effective leadership, coaching, and development across all levels of the portfolio team
Owns, manages, and regularly prioritizes initiatives across the product organization. Directs creation and refinement of portfolio epics in collaboration with portfolio, product, IT, and business leaders
Directs demonstration of business value and outcomes for executive leadership, business partners, and stakeholders; ensures communication of organizational priorities in agile ceremonies, planning, and continuous improvement activities
Proactively manages and removes impediments with organizational dependencies, collaborating with executive, portfolio, IT, and business leaders, aligning strategic prioritization, and communicating impacts as appropriate
Directs measurement and tracking and communicates business, growth, profitability, and risk reduction outcomes at the product organizational level
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of the P&C insurance industry, including product lines and domains, with a strong aptitude for continued learning
Proven ability to shape and execute business strategies while articulating a compelling vision
Demonstrated success in delivering positive financial outcomes, driving growth, and mitigating risk
Exceptional skill in partnering with senior executives and managing high-level stakeholders; champions diverse perspectives and inclusive decision-making
Expertise in customer and user engagement, leveraging advanced methodologies
Experience conducting market and competitive research, related methodologies, and application in organizational strategies for optimizing market position
Expert skills in leading, coaching, and empowering senior leaders and multi-level management teams to achieve peak performance
Expert problem-solving capability, intellectual curiosity, and development-focused mindset
Advanced capability in data collection, analysis, and application to inform effective organizational decisions
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity and operate seamlessly across strategic and tactical levels
In-depth knowledge of product and software development lifecycles, agile methodologies, and associated tools
Expert knowledge of and practical experience working with regulated products
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver impactful presentations to senior executives
Bachelor's degree or related experience, MBA preferred
5-7+ years of experience leading product management teams
Preferred
10-15+ years of experience in product management or related roles
10+ years of insurance and/or product segment experience
Benefits
Comprehensive health care plans
Retirement savings plan with company match
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
20 days of paid time off
Company
Selective Insurance
At Selective, we maintain a commitment to provide unique insurance solutions that help keep the families and businesses of our communities protected.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
John Marchioni
President and CEO
Patrick S. Brennan
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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