PL Product Development Portfolio Lead

About the role

The PL Product Development Portfolio Lead is responsible for effectively leading the PL Product Development portfolio. This Lead will drive Product Development execution from ideation to design. The role partners with Product Development leadership, senior business leaders, Actuarial, State Management, Underwriting, Claims, Marketing, Finance and to transform the business by driving strategic priorities that support profitable growth across the portfolio.

Leadership

• Actively contributes to execution of Product Development initiatives through collaborative leadership, conflict resolution, resource prioritization and roadmap planning.
• Lead discussions with business owners and senior stakeholders to define priorities, clarify goals, and support strategic decision making.
• Promote collaboration, alignment and change management across stakeholder groups through transparent communication of roadmaps, status, issues and risks.
• Serve as a change leader and role model through influence, credibility and continuous improvement.

Portfolio Management

• Serve as a trusted partner to Product Development leadership by aligning priorities, scope and resources with strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, dashboards and portfolio views that reflect strategic priorities and implementation timelines.
• Act as the central point of contact for Product Development initiatives, ensuring stakeholders remain informed regarding status, dependencies, priorities, and upcoming changes.
• Lead creation, evaluation and recommendation of new products and enhancements for assigned lines of business.

Communication

• Present product strategies, recommendations, roadmaps and implementation status to leadership and stakeholder groups, including executive audiences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Contact Center, Finance, Marketing and Business Process teams.
• Facilitate discussions to resolve concerns, gain consensus and communicate product changes to policyholders and internal staff.

Process Improvement and Risk/Issue Management

• Identify, assess and manage risks across product initiatives and implementation efforts.
• Conduct competitor and market research to identify opportunities and address consumer pain points.
• Drive continuous improvement by recommending process enhancements, prioritization changes and innovative solutions that support strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance or related quantitative business discipline preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in actuarial, insurance product analytics, product management or a related role with increasing responsibility.
• One to two years of successful experience in a Product Development role within the property and casualty insurance industry.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, project leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and database skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading insurance product enhancements from concept through implementation.
• Experience presenting recommendations to senior leadership and executive-level stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Personal Lines products, regulatory environments and market trends.

Pay

Salary range: $146,108–$169,734

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability coverage
• Generous PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid parental leave in addition to state-mandated leave
• Discretionary bonuses (eligible employees)