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Director – Product

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Pie Insurance

Pie Insurance

201-500 employees

Provides workers' compensation insurance for small businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$200k - $250kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior

Denver, CO, USA + 1 more

More locations: United States

Hybrid work option available with partial presence in Denver office.

Category
Product Management
Product Analytics
Product
Required Skills
Agile
Communications
Atlassian
Management
JIRA
Confluence
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 10+ years overall professional experience working on complex business and/or technology problems
  • 5+ years Product Management experience working in an agile software development lifecycle (SDLC) environment
  • 3+ years experience managing direct reports performing complex knowledge work. Must include at least 1+ years managing product managers.
  • Advanced communication (written, verbal and presentation) skills, to distill complex information effectively and in alignment with the needs of the audience.
  • Advanced problem solving skills and track record of demonstrated "first-principles" based thinking. Able to manage complex situations with multiple layers, and resolve to solution anticipating needs now and into the future
  • Advanced understanding of continuous product discovery methodologies, including interviews, ethnographic research, job shadowing, passive feedback collection (e.g., surveys, product usage analytics), prototyping, etc.
  • Advanced awareness of workflow, and project tradeoffs to make decisions based on needs now and into the future
  • Advanced leadership knowledge, and ability to build, develop and coach the team and manage the overall group/team workflow to successful deliverables/outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to influence strategic direction
  • Advanced understanding of modern software development tools, processes, and architecture patterns; knows how to strike a balance between business needs and the scope of software engineering solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project deliverables, making decisions and understanding tradeoffs, and create processes for efficiency and effective product delivery for their team and broader cross-functional delivery coalitions
  • Demonstrated mastery of synthesizing understanding of a given market in terms of key user segments and value sizing, jobs to be done, competitive offerings, and target opportunities for differentiated value creation.
  • Mastery of quantitative analysis across all areas of the business
  • High level skillset in program management tools, and project mapping
  • High level technical skills and mastery of the industry to mitigate complicated issues and manage multiple complex deliverables simultaneously
  • G-Suite Tools, Collaboration tools (slack is preferred), basic office machines, Atlassian SDLC suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
  • Proficient with Looker or other relevant analytics tools
Responsibilities
  • Lead the successful roll-out of the Finance & Billing platform to support key non-premium revenue initiatives and scale Commercial Auto, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Oversee the roll-out of Claims operations, including state-specific milestones, to improve claim turnaround times and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Develop a strategic roadmap identifying the largest potential growth opportunities across the product portfolio over the next 12 months, with a focus on prioritizing key opportunities and setting clear impact targets for the next 6-12 months.
  • Define and implement an operating model that incorporates Product Management processes (e.g., sprint ceremonies, backlog grooming) into business systems, tailoring approaches to fit third-party platform integrations.
  • Foster strong, collaborative relationships with technology peers and Director+ level commercial partners, ensuring high levels of trust and transparency in delivering on shared goals.

Pie Insurance offers workers' compensation insurance tailored for small businesses, providing wage replacement and medical benefits for injured employees. The company uses data-driven technology to deliver quick insurance quotes in just three minutes, making the process simple for busy business owners. Operating in 38 states and Washington, D.C., Pie Insurance aims to expand its services while promising potential savings of up to 30% on insurance costs. Its competitive edge lies in streamlining the insurance process, making it more accessible and affordable compared to traditional providers.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$621M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $11 million Series A funding round positions Pie Insurance for rapid expansion and growth.
  • The appointment of experienced industry leaders like Audra Foglietta as CFO strengthens the company's strategic and financial capabilities.
  • Integration with platforms like Ivans Download enhances Pie Insurance's operational efficiency and customer service.

What critics are saying

  • The recent layoff of 14% of the workforce indicates potential financial instability and challenges in the funding environment.
  • Expansion plans may face regulatory hurdles and market saturation in the highly competitive insurance sector.

What makes Pie Insurance unique

  • Pie Insurance leverages data-driven technology to offer competitive pricing and quick quotes, setting it apart from traditional insurance providers.
  • The company's focus on small businesses allows it to tailor its services specifically to the unique needs of this market segment.
  • Pie Insurance's promise of potential savings up to 30% on workers' compensation insurance is a significant competitive advantage.

Benefits

Competitive cash compensation

Equity

Comprehensive health plans

Generous PTO, including paid sick leave

Future focused 401k match

Generous parental & caregiver leave