IT Product Strategy & Delivery Manager

Sentry Insurance; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentry Insurance is seeking a strategic leader to guide a team of IT Product Analysts, serving as the connection between business partners and technical delivery teams. You will manage a diverse portfolio of work, align priorities with IT strategies, and ensure delivery of exceptional products.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, at least 5 years of related experience, and strong skills in product management, agile practices, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. Degree in Information Systems, Business Analysis or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, software development lifecycle, and product management principles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate vision, goals, and expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members to meet their full potential.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and personally projects energy and drive with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of IT Product Analysts, improving and adhering to product management best practices.
• Oversee product prioritization, requirement documentation, and change management to ensure alignment with the IT product strategy.
• Navigate organizational boundaries, foster a culture of innovation, and utilize a deep understanding of the organization’s capabilities and technology to facilitate effective product changes that align with customer needs while efficiently leveraging IT resources.
• Assess the effectiveness of the evolving product in meeting customer and business needs through ongoing measurement and evaluation and facilitates appropriate adjustments to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Promote planning, execution, and delivery of new product features to ensure implementation within defined scope, budget, and timeline.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring and coaching

Product management

Agile

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Information Systems / Business Analysis related discipline

Job description

Sentry Insurance is seeking a strategic leader to guide a team of IT Product Analysts, serving as the connection between business partners and technical delivery teams. You will manage a diverse portfolio of work, align priorities with IT strategies, and ensure delivery of exceptional products.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, at least 5 years of related experience, and strong skills in product management, agile practices, and stakeholder communication.