Project/ Product Manager

Title: Project / Product Manager

Location: Plano, TX 75024

Hybrid position but candidates would need to go onsite if required and asked by Client.

Duration: 12-month contract

RM Notes:

We are only looking for local candidates

This is with VPP: Voluntary protection products

Tools: MS Excel or Tableau

Ticketing system experience and any platform is fine (Jira, ServiceNow etc)

Hybrid position but candidates would need to go onsite if required and asked by Client.

Qualities and Skills Hiring Manager is looking for:

Self-starter, Quick problem solver, someone who can hit the ground running, good communication/management skills, Initiative taking, Optimistic thought process and proactive approach.

Project Management skills – Project Management/Product Management – Title not required, just an experience who can support

Operational Supervision/Management

Case Management and Investigation.

Partnering with domain, product owners and other teams.

Jira/ Ticketing portal experience, Monitoring workflows etc

4-year college degree (BA or BS)

5-7 or more years of relevant work experience in technology operations, field support, operations management, or a similar field/industry

Working knowledge of technology products, processes, and operational workflows.

Interview Process:

1st Round - Onsite, Panel interview

Who we are      

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Client. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Client is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

What we’re looking for

Client’ Voluntary Protection Products Department/VPP Domain Department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated VPP Technology Analyst. Reporting to the VPP Domain Product Owner, the person in this role is responsible for supporting the VPP Department and VPP Domain as related to system and project related functions, production support, supporting initiatives, and driving efficiencies for VPP sales, management, and administration processes. This Analyst will be solely responsible for ensuring day-to-day operations are supported both within VPP Department and Domain.

What you’ll be doing     

Operational Management:

Act as lead point of contact for day-to-day operations within VPP Department and VPP Domain

Manage, track and analyze cases from intake through resolution, ensuring timely follow-up and escalation as needed.

Partner with Application Management Support (AMS) on incident and problem management processes.

Monitor operational workflows and identify process gaps, recommending improvements to increase efficiency and consistency.

Analyze recurring field questions and issue trends to identify root causes and recommend process or training improvements.

Technology Project Administration:

Act as aSME and VPP contact for projects related to VPP Domain system enhancements, including but not limited to StoneEagle Admin platform, Private Label, RouteOne, and SGI by working closely with technology, data, and VPP and Sales field team members to ensure business needs are met

Assist with gathering, writing, and revising business user stories/system requirements for projects and make decisions related to aligning business needs and technology objectives for each project

Manage user stories in Jira system, including user story writing, prioritization, and user story refinement

Configure product, plan and pricing changes in the StoneEagle Admin system, partnering closely with the VPP Product Operations and Product Development teams for requirements gathering and testing

Assist VPP Domain Product Owners with Jira backlog grooming and prioritization for VPP Domain factories

Assist with developing and executing test scenarios in various TEST environments and ensure successful test results

Manage the Secure Online Reporting (SOLR) invoice and billing process

Support weekly manual payment exception processing for accounting downstream systems

Provide support to the VPP Reinsurance Team with wire transfers for dealers

Process/System Improvements:

Provide operational perspective and knowledge in the development of and modifications to VPP-related system applications 

Create and maintain VPP system process maps and SOPs

Use Kaizen and Client Business Practices (TBP) methodologies to develop and implement process improvements

Miscellaneous – Other

Create/revise/communicate training materials related to VPP technology projects.

Create/revise/post FSBs as requested

Special VPP projects as assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves) – Highlight Top 3-5 skills  

4-year college degree (BA or BS)

5-7 or more years of relevant work experience in technology operations, field support, operations management, or a similar field/industry

Working knowledge of technology products, processes, and operational workflows

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to create clear business communications and presentations

Proficiency with Jira or similar case and workflow management tools

Aptitude for business system configuration and supporting operational system processes

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Added bonus if you have (Preferred):

Agile Certification

Agile methodology/initiative planning and launch experience