Senior Manager- Product Owners

Perr&Knight; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Flexible Schedule

Educational Program

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401K

PTO

Community Match

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Perr&Knight seeks a Senior Manager of Product Owners for PK1Cloud to lead a high-performing team delivering innovative SaaS solutions to the insurance industry. You will shape product direction, drive execution, and align cross-functional teams with company strategy.

Responsibilities include backlog governance, roadmaps, stakeholder communication, and KPIs. Expected to bring 10+ years in product management and 5+ years leading product teams, with strong Agile/Scrum experience and insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management or product ownership experience in SaaS environments.
• 5+ years of leading Product Owners or product teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Product Owners for PK1Cloud applications and future initiatives.
• Define and enforce best practices for backlog management, roadmap planning, sprint execution, and stakeholder communication.
• Partner with Development, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership to align product initiatives with strategy and revenue goals.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear roadmaps, measurable outcomes, and prioritized features.
• Drive customer-centric development by incorporating client feedback, industry trends, and regulatory changes.
• Establish KPIs and success metrics to measure product performance, adoption, and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Strategic thinking

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Product analytics platforms

Job description

As the Senior Manager of Product Owners for PK1Cloud, you will lead and scale a high performing team responsible for delivering innovative SaaS solutions to the insurance industry. This is a strategic leadership role with direct influence over product direction, execution excellence, and cross-functional alignment.

What We’ll Bring to the Table:

• Friendly, dynamic work environment – Includes certification as a Great Place to Work® (six years in a row!) along with Climate Neutral Status
• Competitive salary including merit-based bonus plan
• Flexible Work Program
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Company-funded professional educational program
• Visible management commitment to our company core values of: Diversity & Inclusion, Environmental, Community and Employee Wellbeing, Excellent Work Product, Innovation, Integrity and Superior Customer Experience
• Generous benefits including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401K with matching Company contributions
• PTO
• Community Support Program including VTO and donations with Company match
• Employee Recognition Program

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of Product Owners responsible for PK1Cloud applications and future initiatives.
• Defining and enforcing best practices for backlog management, roadmap planning, sprint execution, and stakeholder communication.
• Partnering closely with Development, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Executive Leadership to align product initiatives with company strategy and revenue goals.
• Translating strategic objectives into clear product roadmaps, measurable outcomes, and prioritized feature delivery.
• Driving customer centric product development by incorporating client feedback, industry trends, and regulatory changes into product planning.
• Establishing KPIs and success metrics to measure product performance, adoption, retention, and operational efficiency.
• Facilitating quarterly and annual product planning processes.
• Improving cross-functional workflows to ensure timely, high-quality releases.
• Serving as the escalation point for complex product decisions and prioritization conflicts.
• Fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across the product organization.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• 10+ years of experience in product management or product ownership within SaaS environments
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing Product Owners or product teams
• 5+ years of Property and Casualty insurance experience
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and product lifecycle management
• Ability to translate complex regulatory or insurance workflows into scalable software solutions
• Proven ability to balance long-term strategy with near-term execution
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills — able to influence technical and non-technical teams
• Strong analytical skills and comfort using data to inform product decisions
• Experience working with analytics and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, product analytics platforms)
• Bachelor’s degree or comparable industry experience
• Willingness to travel 1–2 times per quarter as needed

Perr&Knight is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion and diversity. Perr&Knight does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Perr&Knight will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail]