Sr. Manager, Product Delivery

Orion180 Insurance Co.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Orion180 Insurance Co. seeking a Sr Manager, Product Delivery to own end-to-end delivery for a key value stream within our Innovation & Technology organization. The role leads a cross-functional team of Product Owners and Delivery Leads, coordinating with vendors to ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes.

You will drive backlog prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and capacity planning in a fast-moving environment, while coaching teams and building scalable processes for continued improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 6+ years in delivery management, program management, or product delivery leadership.
• 2+ years in a leadership role managing cross-functional delivery teams.
• Experience owning end-to-end delivery for 20+ team members.
• Knowledge of Agile (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and hybrid delivery.
• Experience with vendor or distributed delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery for your value stream and ensure quality and timing.
• Prioritize backlog balancing business value, technical needs, and capacity.
• Lead a blended team of Sr Product Owners, Product Owners, and Delivery Leads.
• Manage the blended delivery team and coordinate with Vendor Governance.
• Interface with stakeholders and report delivery status transparently.
• Plan sprint capacity and allocate internal and partner resources.
• Ensure 9-stage project delivery flow, gates, and release readiness.
• Track KPIs like velocity and defect escape rates for continuous improvement.
• Escalate delivery issues to the Director of Value Streams.

Skills

Delivery ownership

Team leadership

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Planview

Job description

At Orion180, we don’t just stand out for what we do; we shine because of how we do it. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional insurance experience through innovative technology, unparalleled customer service, and a comprehensive suite of products. Our vision is to be the premier global provider of insurance solutions and redefine the insurance industry.

O rion180 is proud to call three vibrant cities home. Our headquarters on Florida’s stunning Space Coast in Melbourne offers an exceptional quality of life, with affordable housing, excellent transportation, and close proximity to major cities like Orlando, Tampa, and Miami. Our Irving, Texas, office places us in a dynamic center of culture, business, and entertainment, keeping us closely connected to innovation and growth. Our Draper, Utah, location, nestled in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley, connects us to a rapidly growing tech ecosystem and provides access to the outdoor lifestyle and natural beauty the region is known for.

We are seeking a Sr Manager, Product Delivery to own end-to-end delivery for a business domain within our Innovation & Technology organization.

Known internally as a Value Stream Manager, this role leads a cross-functional team of Product Owners, Delivery Leads, and blended delivery teams to execute strategic initiatives that drive business value. You will be accountable for delivery outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement across your stream. This role manages 25+ internal and partner resources and reports to the Director of Value Streams. This is a hands‑on leadership role in a fast-moving environment. We value leaders who lead from the front - setting direction while staying close to the details. You’ll build frameworks, coach teams, and contribute directly alongside the people you lead.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Delivery Ownership: Own the delivery outcomes for your value stream end-to-end. You are accountable for what gets delivered, when, and at what quality level.
• Backlog Prioritization: Prioritize work within your stream balancing business value, technical needs, compliance deadlines, and available capacity. For single-sprint work, you own the prioritization decision. For 2+ sprint work or cross-stream dependencies, consult with the Director of Value Streams.
• Team Leadership: Lead a blended team of Sr Product Owners, Product Owners, and Delivery Leads. Set expectations, remove barriers, and drive accountability.
• Vendor Pod Management: Manage the blended delivery team assigned to your stream. Ensure pod performance meets sprint commitments and quality standards. Work with the Vendor Governance Manager on performance issues.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the primary interface between your stream and business stakeholders. Ensure priorities are aligned with business objectives and communicate delivery status transparently.
• Capacity Planning: Plan sprint capacity and resource allocation across internal and partner resources. Balance workload to maintain sustainable delivery velocity.
• Process Compliance: Ensure your stream follows the 9-stage project delivery flow, including all gates, architecture reviews, and release readiness requirements.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track and report delivery KPIs including sprint velocity, defect escape rates, and initiative completion. Identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Escalation: Serve as the first escalation point for delivery issues within your stream. Escalate cross-stream issues to the Director of Value Streams.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 6+ years in delivery management, program management, or product delivery leadership roles.
• Minimum 2+ years in a leadership position managing cross-functional delivery teams.
• Demonstrated ability to own end‑to‑end delivery outcomes for a business domain or product area with 20+ team members.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile principles (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and experience managing both Agile and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Experience managing vendor or distributed delivery teams with clear performance expectations.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Planview, or similar portfolio and project management tools.
• Insurance or financial services industry experience is a plus.
• PMP, CSM, SAFe Agilist, or PMI-ACP certifications preferred.
• Demonstrated player/coach leadership style - you set the strategy AND roll up your sleeves to execute. You’re comfortable building the first version of a process, template, or deliverable yourself rather than waiting for your team to be in place.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Dynamic Environment: On-site role with a fast-paced and collaborative team culture . Results-driven office where your contributions make a real impact.
• Compensation: Competitive base pay and performance bonuses.
• Career Growth: M entership, growth tracks, and professional development.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, PTO and more!

The office environment is fast-paced and collaborative. An employee must be willing and able to work their regularly assigned work schedule onsite, and in times of need, be able to work an extended schedule depending on company or departmental needs, project requirements, or customer demands.

While performing general duties for this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and/or walk around (including the use of stairs). Other demands include the ability to openly communicate with others by talking, listening, comprehending, and reading; being able to lift light objects (