Full-Time

Senior Technical Program Manager

Posted on 9/26/2024

Kin Insurance

Kin Insurance

501-1,000 employees

Simplifies home insurance for homeowners

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

Remote in USA

Candidates can live and work full-time in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA (exempt only), CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, and WI.

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Agile
JIRA
SCRUM
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience as a Program Manager or Senior Project Manager for software development projects
  • 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a software environment
  • Expert in Agile principles and methodologies with ability to scale frameworks
  • Ability to facilitate workshops, coach and mentor across multiple teams and at various levels of the organization
  • Strong ability to communicate, influence, engage and inspire others to drive collaboration and alignment at all levels of the organization
  • Knowledge of industry-wide practices and technologies
  • Experience using Agile tools especially Jira
  • Experience building Scrum Teams
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the daily activities and performance of scrum teams, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and with high quality.
  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Guide teams to achieve self-sufficiency in Scrum practices and agile methodologies.
  • Partner closely with Engineering Managers (EMs) and Product Managers (PMs) to coordinate cross-functional efforts and manage team dynamics.
  • Facilitate alignment on project priorities, resource allocation, and risk management to keep projects on track and aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate with domain Directors to ensure alignment with strategic goals and drive initiatives across multiple domains.
  • Provide oversight on domain-specific projects, ensuring progress aligns with the roadmap and addressing any bottlenecks that arise.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and business units to ensure clear communication and alignment.
  • Act as a liaison between Tech and business teams, ensuring project goals align with broader business objectives and keeping stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and milestones.
  • Manage complex, cross-functional projects and programs that span multiple teams or domains, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Communicate progress and challenges effectively to all stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic oversight to ensure that each domain's initiatives support the company's larger goals.
  • Support the prioritization of feature work across domains, ensuring high-impact initiatives receive the appropriate focus.
  • Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and roadblocks across various projects and collaborate with leadership to mitigate these challenges.
  • Ensure teams have the necessary resources and guidance to address blockers and maintain project momentum.
  • Continuously refine processes to ensure efficient delivery and coordination between teams.
  • Track key performance metrics and report progress, ensuring that teams stay on target and stakeholders are kept informed of any changes in project status or priorities.
  • Identify and work in collaboration to remove success blockers, which may include cross-team dependencies mitigation.
  • Gather team level metrics for forecasting, planning and continuous improvement.
  • Help Product Owners in effective Product Backlog creation, management and refinement; including techniques for defining valuable Product Goals, how to prepare and run strong Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, Release Planning and various roadmap formats.
  • Facilitate stakeholder collaboration and facilitating release planning efforts as requested or needed.
  • Manage projects that span time zones that will require flexibility.
  • Demonstrate strong ownership on projects.
  • Key participant on continuously improving Tech PMO functions and overall Tech process.

Kin Insurance simplifies the home insurance experience for homeowners, especially those living in coastal areas. The company offers clear and straightforward insurance options that are easy to understand and obtain, addressing the complexities and high costs typically associated with home insurance. By providing direct-to-consumer policies, Kin eliminates the need for brokers or agents, which helps reduce costs and allows for more personalized service. This model fosters a closer relationship with clients, enhancing customer satisfaction. Kin uses technology and data to offer competitive rates and tailor coverage to meet individual homeowner needs. Their commitment to transparency and customer support is evident in the positive feedback from clients, many of whom save an average of $500 when switching to Kin. The goal of Kin Insurance is to make home insurance more accessible, affordable, and customer-focused, distinguishing itself in the competitive insurance market.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$317.1M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

40%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Achieved Unicorn status with a valuation surpassing $1 billion in 2023.
  • Expanded into five new states, increasing geographic footprint significantly in 2023.
  • Reported a 143% increase in operating income in 2023, showcasing financial growth.

What critics are saying

  • Expansion into new states may lead to regulatory compliance challenges.
  • Increased catastrophic weather events in Texas could strain financial resources.
  • Rapid growth may strain operational resources, affecting service quality.

What makes Kin Insurance unique

  • Kin offers direct-to-consumer insurance, eliminating middlemen for better rates.
  • Utilizes extensive property data for precise pricing and improved underwriting results.
  • Focuses on coastal homeowners, providing affordable coverage in underserved markets.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision

Life & disability

Commuter benefits

401k

Education & professional development

Flexible PTO

Company provided lunch

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