Director of Product Management

Job Title: Director of Product Management Location: Durham, NC – hybrid onsite 3 days per week Salary Range: $150,000 to $200,000 Not open to 3rd parties** Overview We are seeking a hands-on Director of Product Management to lead the Product Owner team supporting our Policy Administration platform. This is an execution-focused leadership role for someone with deep insurance systems expertise who enjoys driving delivery as much as defining strategy. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Owners that are focused on Policy Administration and supporting shared services and QA initiatives Serve as the primary point of contact for Policy Administration initiatives, ensuring projects remain aligned, on schedule, and meet business objectives. Drive execution across multiple Agile teams operating in two-week sprint cycles. Partner closely with business stakeholders, technology teams, offshore resources, and third-party vendors to coordinate successful product delivery. Ensure product backlogs, priorities, and sprint objectives support strategic business goals while maintaining a strong focus on execution. Collaborate with cross-functional business groups to translate operational needs into product enhancements and system capabilities. Support shared services functions, including coordination with QA and other centralized teams. Balance day-to-day delivery responsibilities with longer-term product strategy and planning. Time Allocation 50% Execution & Policy Administration 25% Product Strategy 25% Shared Services Support Drive delivery of Policy Administration initiatives Act as the product point of contact for active projects Ensure priorities, timelines, and cross-functional teams remain aligned Contribute to product vision, planning, prioritization, and roadmap development Partner with QA and shared service teams to improve delivery quality and operational effectiveness Required Qualifications Significant experience in the insurance industry, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked directly with Policy Administration systems. Experience leading or managing Product Owners or Product Management teams. Strong background in Agile product delivery, including backlog management and sprint planning. Proven ability to execute complex initiatives-not solely roadmap or strategic planning experience. Experience collaborating with offshore development teams, technology partners, vendors, and cross-functional business stakeholders. Strong understanding of backend insurance systems and business processes. Strong foundation in Product Ownership best practices. Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Policy Administration systems across Life & Annuity, Health, Property & Casualty, or other insurance lines. Experience with FAST Policy Administration is a strong plus. Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and the Atlassian suite. Exposure to AI-enabled product capabilities or initiatives. If interested in the role, please apply and send your most updated resume to Liam at [email protected]

Lead and mentor a team of Product Owners to drive the execution and delivery of Policy Administration platform initiatives. Balance day-to-day operational delivery with long-term product strategy and shared services support.

Requires significant insurance industry experience with a focus on Policy Administration systems and a proven track record of leading Agile product teams. Candidates must demonstrate strong execution capabilities and experience collaborating with offshore resources and third-party vendors.

• Product managementPreferred
• JiraPreferred

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• Product Management
• Policy Administration Systems
• Agile Delivery
• Backlog Management
• Sprint Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Insurance Industry Expertise
• Team Leadership
• Product Strategy
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Vendor Management
• Jira
• Confluence
• Atlassian Suite
• QA Coordination
• Offshore Team Management

• Management & Leadership
• Software
• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Consulting

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 3, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level