Product Manager/Product Owner (P & C) (Local Profiles ONLY)

Job Title: Product Manager

Location: Des Moines, IA

Duration: contract

About the Role:

We are seeking a strategic and customer-centric Product Manager to lead the development and optimization of digital experiences and core workflows within our Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance product line. You will drive the product roadmap, improve customer satisfaction, and collaborate cross-functionally with underwriting, claims, engineering, design, and compliance teams.

This role requires deep knowledge of P&C insurance products, user experience best practices, and a strong grasp of regulatory and operational frameworks that govern the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for P&C customer experiences — from discovery to delivery and iteration.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with company goals, user needs, and market trends.
• Collaborate with UX, engineering, and data teams to launch features that enhance the quoting, policy management, and claims experience.
• Ensure product compliance with regulatory requirements in all operating jurisdictions.
• Partner with underwriting and claims teams to streamline internal processes and improve customer outcomes.
• Conduct market research, user interviews, and competitor analysis to inform product decisions.
• Define success metrics and KPIs; regularly monitor and report on performance.
• Advocate for the voice of the customer and use feedback loops to refine product offerings.
• Lead agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives) as a key member of the product team.
• Champion product innovation with a balance of user empathy and business impact.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 3–6 years of product management experience, ideally in P&C insurance environment.
• Proven success in launching and managing digital insurance products or workflows.
• Strong understanding of P&C lines (homeowners, renters, auto, commercial, etc.) and their lifecycle (quote, bind, service, claims).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in agile environments.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort using data to drive decisions (experience with tools like SQL, Tableau, Amplitude, etc. is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex ideas into clear plans and compelling narratives.