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Director II, Product Portfolio Diversify

Employer
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Oct 20, 2019

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Job Details

Advance your career at Liberty Mutual Insurance- A Fortune 100 Company!

The insurance industry is being transformed: self-driving cars, the Internet of Things, the Sharing Economy, and an ever-changing set of start-up competitors are all major contributors to the disruption of current business models. In response, Liberty Mutual has established Solaria Labs, an innovation center dedicated to testing new ideas, turning those ideas into products, and launching new companies. Liberty Mutual’s innovation efforts are gathering quite the buzz in Boston, having been named one of BostInno’s 50 on Fire and having been featured in the Boston Globe and TechCrunch. We are looking for innovators who are passionate about making an impact, are entrepreneurial, and are willing to test and learn. Does building new businesses and a new future for a Fortune 100 company like Liberty Mutual excite you? If so, join our team!

As the Director II of the diversify portfolio in Solaria Labs, you will manage a team of venture leads with the objective of building new business to diversify Liberty Mutual’s product line. Sample portfolio initiative include https://www.totalhomescore.com/ http://www.trydwellbeing.com/

Responsibilities:

  • Explore. Guide the exploration of new opportunities with Solaria’s Trends & Insights team to ensure a strong pipeline of opportunities, utilizing various methodologies to identify promising concepts (e.g. design thinking, outcome driven innovation)
  • Plan and Prioritize. Identify and prioritize concepts based on intersection of value to customers, value to Liberty, and Liberty’s strategic goals. Build consensus among key stakeholders and share vision to the Innovation leadership and Liberty leadership teams
  • Execute and Launch. Guide cross-functional teams to build, test, and launch new venutres. Ensure efficient and effective execution of all aspects the product development cycle.
  • Partner and Collaborate. Manage key-cross functional relationships across Liberty Mutual. Continuously solicit feedback from refine the operating model (as required).
  • Communicate and Socialize. Articulate and evangelize the vision, business model, and progress of the diversify efforts to the Product Leadership and GRM Executive Leadership Teams on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in business, engineering, technology and/or entrepreneurship / intrapreneurship. Master`s degree preferred
  • Strong leadership skills. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and rallying team behind a common vision
  • Demonstrated experience throughout the business/product lifecycle, and ownership of the product's success
  • Strong problem solver with ability to break down undefined and complex problems into testable components
  • Strong experimental and creative mindset to drive innovation amidst uncertainty
  • Ability to make difficult and quick decisions daily
  • Great communication skills. Able to depict complex ideas and issues to varied audiences; educate senior leaders on business vision and plan and the impact of change
  • Awareness of Agile development methodologies

Benefits:

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to positive change. In return for your service, it’s our privilege to offer you benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace an environment that is free from all discrimination in the workplace, in its business, or by its vendors. Liberty Mutual values diversity and the differences and similarities of our employees. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that leads to better ideas, stronger teams and more innovative products and services for our customers. Learn more

Company

When people have a sense of security, they are free to relax, venture out, and live their lives. This is the feeling Liberty Mutual brings to the world every day. Founded in 1912, we are a global leader in property and casualty insurance, focused on protecting and preserving the lives and dreams of customers in more than 30 countries. With over 50,000 employees throughout the world, we offer you the chance to work for an evolving, growing company with a deep sense of humanity and a commitment to diversity and philanthropy. Join our team and go to work knowing that what you do matters. Because really it does.

 

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