Senior Product Manager, Digital Technology Delivery

Department: Technology

Location: Toronto, ON

Description

Who we need

We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Product Manager to lead the development and enhancement of Securian Canada’s insurance technology solutions. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including development, sales, training, professional services, sales support, and partnered insurance carriers to design and deliver innovative solutions aligned with both industry research and customer needs. You will manage the full product lifecycle, from market research and ideation through to development, implementation, and launch, while also defining and executing the digital experience for Securian Canada’s clients. As the business lead for third-party collaborations, your expertise will help shape the future of our digital products and services.

What You Will Do

• Lead a motivated agile technical team in business analysis, development, and quality assurance;
• Define product requirements, write user stories, and continuously groom the backlog to ensure timely delivery of priority items;
• Lead cross-functional initiatives, managing tasks, tools, and relationships from product planning through to launch and production;
• Act as the liaison between business and technology teams;
• Report on internal KPIs aligned with software release schedules and the technology roadmap;
• Conduct business and systems analysis to build product designs in alignment with the technology product roadmap;
• Ensure products and releases are launched correctly and on schedule, taking ownership of product launch and release plans in coordination with third-party vendors, insurance carriers, sales support, marketing, training, and sales teams;
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, product collateral, positioning, key benefits, and target audience;
• Develop, maintain, and communicate the technology product roadmap both internally and externally;
• Create short- and long-term product visions aligned with Securian Canada’s enterprise strategy and partnered insurance carriers’ strategic mandates;
• Clearly articulate how individual technology product roadmaps support Securian Canada’s overall digital roadmap and enterprise strategy.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• The education. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• The experience. 7-10+ years of insurance industry experience with insurance carriers or technology companies. 5+ years of experience in a Product Management or Senior Business Analysis role. Product Management certification is an asset. Insurance license is a plus. Experience driving results within an agile framework. Agile, Project Management, and/or Scrum certification are assets.
• The knowledge. Strong understanding of creditor insurance products and the insurance domain. Experience conducting business and systems analysis to develop product designs aligned with technology roadmaps. Familiarity with software tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project.
• The skills. Excellent documentation skills, with experience developing BRD, SRS, SOP, and UML documents. Ability to lead joint application design sessions. Strong communication and presentation skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
  
  

Why join?

When you’re a part of Securian Canada, you’re a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture – so that together, we can discover the art of possible.

At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose.

You’ll also be part of a team that’s committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be – both in, and outside, work.

Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
• Generous starting paid vacation time, plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
• Paid volunteer day so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
• Paid personal and wellness days to support your total wellbeing;
• Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year (with approval from your manager);
• Flexible health and wellness account (in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage) to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you;
• Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program;
• Family-friendly maternity/parental leave and,
• Many more benefits, perks and programs.
  
  

If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we're looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures – we want to hear from you!

Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.

Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal access to employment for all qualified applicants. As such, upon request, Securian Canada will work with applicants that require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] for accommodation requests. All information shared during any accommodation request process will be stored and used only in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Securian Canada/Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company policies.