[Remote] Product Manager Tech Products

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mercury Insurance is a company dedicated to helping people reduce risk and manage unexpected events. They are seeking a Product Manager to drive discovery, experimentation, vision, strategy, and delivery across their technical products, enhancing customer and agent experiences throughout the insurance value chain.ResponsibilitiesIdentify and understand user needs by conducting research. Types of discovery research include: basic user interviews, literature reviews, analyzing support, and reviewing product analytics. Synthesize findings and clearly communicate to teamParticipate in assumption mapping and work with Design, Product Analytics, and Engineering to run experimentsCapture and document enhancement requests in the backlog and work with requestors to identify the root problem their enhancement requests are addressingGather basic inputs used to score problems and opportunities and help prioritize which problems or opportunities to addressParticipate in opportunity mapping for prioritized problems and opportunities to identify potential solutionsDevelop and evangelize a product strategy and 1 year roadmap, aligned with the overall portfolioUnderstand the target outcomes and business cases for your product area, and build roadmaps and requirements focused on delivering value. Ensure your epics contain a viable plan to track progress towards outcomesLeverage story mapping and various splitting techniques to break prioritized initiatives down into impactful epics and stories to deliver incremental value as quickly as possibleCollaborate with multiple functions to ensure breakdown can be efficiently implementedCoordinate with engineering to create the list of stories and epics to be included in each sprint based on priority, effort, capacity, and dependenciesDraft excellent epics and stories with comprehensive, clear, and concise information and strong acceptance criteriaLead refinement and answer questions as neededTrack sprint progress and notify stakeholders of delaysWork with peers and cross functional teams to unblock dependencies or escalateWork with Product Analytics to identify UI and API driven events that help the team understand user experience and adoption, and document tracking needs within user stories and epicsPrepare release notes, update living documents, and answer questions during rollout as neededSkillsBachelor's degree in business, computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience in product management3+ years product management and/or product design3+ years managing complex initiatives from initiation to completion using product management processes and best practicesExperience in defining and implementing product metrics to track performance and successExperience handling all stages of product deliveryExperience representing various customers and stakeholders during planningSolid understanding of basic P&C insurance technology, including their functionality, limitations, advantages, and future directionBasic understand of the insurance technology ecosystem including common integrations and dependenciesSkilled at managing products with an active development roadmapProficient at influencing your product team and cross-functional business teams using earned leadership and strong communication skillsExperience working in agile software deliveryAble to develop and present complex problems in a straightforward wayExceptional verbal, oral, and written communication skillsProperty & Casualty (P&C) insurance experienceBenefitsCompetitive compensationFlexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positionsPaid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance401 (k) retirement savings plan with company matchEngaging work environmentPromotional opportunitiesEducation assistanceProfessional and personal development opportunitiesCompany recognition programHealth and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and moreCompany OverviewMercury Insurance has offered quality insurance for personal auto insurance to homeowners insurance to mechanical breakdown protection. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.mercuryinsurance.com.