Product Manager, MGT Specialty Operations
MGT is the first AI-driven, neo-insurer focused on evolving commercial P&C insurance for the brokers and small business owners. By combining the expertise of industry veterans with state-of-the-art technology, we are ushering in the next evolution of commercial insurance and working to move the industry forward through the use of modern technology, better processes, and a rock-star team. We seek visionary leaders who thrive in dynamic, entrepreneurial settings, and excel in autonomous roles.
About the Role
We're seeking a Product Manager (technical) to help build and scale the operations our new Specialty Commercial insurance platform from the ground up. In this role, you'll own key elements of the e2e value chain, and work closely with our engineering, underwriting and other business teams, translating operational needs into technical & process solutions. You'll design scalable workflows, establish and own quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement of operations.
As a Product Manager, you'll have significant influence over our operational strategy and related technology roadmap. The ideal candidate has a T-shaped skillset : meaningful expertise in operations (prioritizing candidates from the insurance industry), complemented by relevant experience in process design, technology implementation, and a UX product mindset. A strong bias for action and an ability to drive clarity when faced with ambiguity are essential.
Core Responsibilities
System & Process Design
- Design and implement foundational operational workflows for Small Commercial E&S products from submission to policy issuance
- Create and maintain comprehensive SOPs, focusing on scalability from day one
- Develop quality assurance frameworks to maintain operational excellence as volume grows
- Collaboratively build operational playbooks that can scale with the business
Product & Technology
Act as the operational product owner, representing underwriting needs to the engineering teamTranslate insurance operations pain points into clear technical specificationsDrive product roadmap for operational efficiency improvementsLead UAT efforts for new features and system enhancementsBalance quick wins with long-term architectural needsGather and synthesize insurance operations feedback to inform product decisionsReporting & Analytics
Establish baseline operational metrics and KPIsDesign reporting frameworks to track operational effectivenessCreate feedback loops between operations and product developmentMonitor and analyze operational trends to inform process improvementsOperational Excellence
Collaborate with underwriting team to optimize workflow efficiencyDefine operational success criteria for new product launchesIdentify and document operational requirements for underwriting toolsSupport development of automated underwriting rules and validationVendor Management
Manage integration of third-party services into operational workflowsMonitor vendor performance against operational requirementsDocument vendor-related processes and proceduresIdentify opportunities to optimize vendor utilizationQualifications
5+ years of technical product management experience, ideally within the insurance industryProven track record implementing or optimizing insurance processing systemsEntrepreneurial mindset and ownership mentalityExperience translating operational requirements into solutions (technical and non technical)Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to define and track operational metricsExperience building scalable processes and documentationTrack record of successful cross-functional project deliveryDemonstrated ability to influence and drive consensus across stakeholder groups