Strategic Planning Manager

Slide Insurance - Fun. Innovation Driven. Fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology.

At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded!

What You Will Be Doing:

• Conduct sprint planning and prioritize the product backlog in collaboration with the product owners and business units.
• Prioritize tasks based on evolving requirements and business objectives.
• Coordinate and resolve cross-team dependencies to ensure smooth product delivery.
• Provide leadership with regular updates on progress, risks, and blockers.
• Ensure the processes align with stakeholder needs, organizational goals, and strategic objectives.
• Partner with Product Owners to develop product roadmaps aligned with Slide’s strategic vision.
• Support Product Owners throughout the sprint life cycle by removing impediments or obstacles that may slow down or block the team’s progress.
• Define and manage the product vision, strategy, and roadmap while mentoring Product Owners.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of product owners, guiding them in their responsibilities and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Track and report on team performance, product progress, and key metrics to ensure the product is on track to meet business objectives.

What You Have:

Education, Experience, And Licensing:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum 5 + years of experience as a Product Owner, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach, or in a similar role within an Agile environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Homeowner’s P&C insurance industry.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing a team.
• Experience with Duck Creek Policy platform required.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar certification preferred.

Qualifications/Skills And Competencies:

• Expertise in managing all stages of the product life cycle.
• Understanding of the P&C insurance industry.
• Knowledge of Duck Creek Policy and Billing platforms is highly preferred.
• Experience with Change Management and Business Process Improvement.
• Deep understanding of systems and processes related to the policy life cycle.
• Solid knowledge of business operations and procedures.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and practices.
• Proficiency with product management tools (e.g., ADO, JIRA, Trello, Aha!).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to be adaptable and flexible; able to adjust to new requirements or unforeseen issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on excellent customer service.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Exceptional time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with team members in other departments.
• Proficient in MSO/365 applications such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Desire to live Slide’s Core Values.

What Slide Offers To You:

The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology!  Slide offers many opportunities to collaborate and innovate across the company and departments, as well as get to know other Sliders. From coffee chats, to clubs, to social events - we plan it, so all Sliders feel included and Enjoy their Journey.

Benefits - Created using Slider feedback, Slide offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package to cover all aspects of health...Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional.  A Lifestyle Spending Account is set up for each Slider and Slide contributes to it monthly for use on any benefit that individually suits you - Health Your Way!

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