Product Manager at Hartford Financial Services

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Equipment FinancingIndustries

Requirements

High energy, self-motivated, & strategic thinker with a can-do attitude
Strong customer centricity to implement strategies ensuring positive experiences for customers and internal partners
Ability to anticipate shifting market priorities, internal and external customer needs to consistently add value
Ability to deep dive and lead complex product discovery, requirements gathering & design sessions
Ability to plan and sequence work capturing dependencies and synchronizing resources using KPIs
Strong presentation & communication skills (verbal and written)
Passion for learning about new technologies and driving innovation
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related disciplines
4+ years of experience as a product manager/owner
Experience in the financial services or banking industry (plus)
Experience with Agile and/or SAFe in a product owner role
Track record of creative and strong problem-solving in cross-functional and virtual environments
Advanced knowledge of tools (text cuts off, but implied computer skills)

Responsibilities

Define product outcomes and OKRs, break down work into actionable steps for discovery, design, development, and delivery
Manage end-to-end product lifecycle using Now, Next, and Later framework for a rolling 12-month roadmap
Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, recommend new technologies and innovative products/features
Partner with stakeholders to identify and prioritize features/enhancements, record in Jira
Influence product decisions by providing consultation and direction to stakeholders
Manage stakeholder meetings and drive ROI discussions to justify work
Identify, analyze, and interpret new requests using techniques to meet customer and stakeholder needs
Talk to customers to understand pain points, feature opportunities, showcase products, and go-to-market strategies; act as voice of the customer
Work with partners to create screen prototypes/wireframes, gather feedback, and optimize
Work with Agile team and Scrum Master to lead backlog planning/grooming and support release planning
Maintain sprint backlog: refine, estimate, prioritize work
Collaborate with BSAs, developers, testers, UX to clarify requirements
Participate in daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
Use tools such as AHA, ProductBoard, or Jira Aligned to manage product backlog

Skills

Product Management

OKRs

Product Roadmap

Jira

Stakeholder Management

Agile

Product Discovery

Customer Insights

Hartford Financial Services

Insurance and financial services provider

About Hartford Financial Services

Hartford Financial Services provides insurance and financial products designed to protect individuals and businesses. Their offerings include various types of insurance, such as auto, home, and business insurance, as well as retirement and investment solutions. The company focuses on ensuring that clients are safeguarded against risks while also aiming to create a positive impact in the community. Unlike many competitors, Hartford Financial Services emphasizes a commitment to human achievement, striving to support clients in ways that extend beyond traditional insurance coverage. The goal of the company is to empower individuals and businesses to thrive by providing comprehensive protection and contributing to societal well-being.

Hartford, ConnecticutHeadquarters

1810Year Founded

$77.7MTotal Funding

N/ACompany Stage

Social Impact, Financial ServicesIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

AI-driven solutions like HOMEE increase competition in P&C insurance.

Beam Benefits' growth challenges Hartford's market position in employee benefits.

Superscript's funding may disrupt traditional insurance models Hartford relies on.

Differentiation

Hartford is recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.

The Hartford's critical illness insurance covers a wide range of health conditions.

Partnership with CAPE Analytics enhances Hartford's risk assessment with geospatial intelligence.

Upsides

AI-driven claims management adoption boosts efficiency in insurance processing.

Digital transformation with Beam Benefits simplifies employee benefits processes.

Geospatial intelligence from CAPE Analytics improves risk assessment and underwriting.

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