Senior Manager, Product Portfolio - Recreational Vehicles

Company: CGIC

Department: Product Manufacturing

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (12 months)

Work Model: Hybrid

Language: This role operates in English.

The Opportunity

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

As the Senior Manager of the Recreational Vehicle Portfolio you will provide leadership to a team responsible for supporting and recommending key product and underwriting business decisions through the development of product and organizational initiatives. You will provide subject matter expertise and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to manage the implementation of strategic plans that drive profitability and growth targets across the portfolio.

How You Will Create Impact

• Providing leadership and subject matter expertise concerning portfolio initiatives including strategy, methodology and system development and enhancements.
• Designing, delivering and maintaining the product portfolio roadmap including identifying needs and opportunities, managing team priorities and collaborating with business partners and stakeholders to support the successful implementation and acceptance of solutions and initiatives.
• Developing key performance indicators for the team and analyzing and defining the appropriate approach to meet goals using data-based observations, industry trends and product-based research.
• Monitoring, measuring and reporting on plans and budget for the business unit and completing evaluations to ensure the benefits of strategic initiatives are maximized.
• Coaching and developing your team, recruiting and selecting talent, managing and rewarding performance, and fostering an agile culture to deliver on strategic objectives.
  
  
  

How You Will Succeed

• You build trusting relationships and provide feedback to enable the successful development of your team and colleagues.
• You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on client experience.
• You facilitate the adoption of change and create a high-performance culture through alignment of your team’s work with organizational goals.
• You successfully convey messages and demonstrate openness to exploring alternative points of view.
• You use critical thinking to guide decision making and apply a strategic mindset to adjust business plans based on shifting priorities.
  
  
  

To Join Our Team

• You have 7-10 years of experience leading strategic teams and initiatives including experience in the insurance industry.
• You have a post-secondary degree in Business, Mathematics, Economics or a related discipline.
• You have working knowledge of Home and Auto products, the insurance industry landscape and competitive environment.
• Having the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation or Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) designation is an asset.
• This position primarily works with majority non-francophone groups, and teams located outside of Québec, and requires proficiency in English. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members. 
  
  
  

What You Need To Know

• You will travel occasionally.
• As a leader, strict confidentiality is required with respect to sensitive matters and employees’ personal information.
• You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.