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Allstate

Product Owner

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Job Description

The Product Owner is responsible for supporting the development of strategy and driving necessary changes in the organization for key business initiatives. Help design and direct strategy development and necessary business requirements, including but not limited to the customer and agency facing sales processes, services and technologies to achieve department and company goals. Partners across the company to develop and lead new initiatives to fully leverage the integrated distribution system driving trusted advisor behavior and implementing customer centric technology. Lead new initiatives to expand Allstate’s opportunity to grow and optimize investments. This role leverages functional expertise and knowledge of the business to increase operational efficiencies and transform both the agency and customer experience.

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Responsibilities may include a combination of the following based on team need:

  • Leads projects for Strategic Distribution Integration including strategy, communication, and analysis that provide actionable recommendations
  • Provide thought leadership to junior team members in the development of documents and communicate prioritization process to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborates and builds strong partnerships with cross-functional and regional teams to ensure integration around the launch of new initiatives to ensure success
  • Influences and collaborates with AORs/ Business leaders to build / gain commitment to expand initiatives to support the agencies growth
  • Influences direct reports, clients, service providers and peers to successfully deliver on business commitments
  • Sets operational parameters for collaborative efforts/teams with and across functional boundaries
  • Successful delivery leadership demonstrated by the accomplishment of results
  • Demonstrate the ability to make decisions under pressure and ambiguous parameters
  • Adapts communication approach for audiences at multiple internal and external levels
  • Develops and delivers presentations & status updates that articulate findings and recommendations, as well as facilitate executive decisions making and alignment of internal and external stakeholders
  • Negotiates solutions for issues that may be complex or controversial
  • Sets priorities, defines dependencies, schedules activities and organizes work
  • Encourages risk taking and alternative solution ideation
  • Manages the evolving strategies and initiatives, work collaboratively across Agency Sales, Marketing, Procurement and Sourcing, HR and other AORs
  • Manages and delivers department’s results for quality, timeline and budget for the program you currently lead
  • Leads and manages team personnel of varying and cross-functional business process responsibilities
  • Prioritizes and enhances new and existing practices to ensure effective use of company resources
  • Directs and is responsible for work that needs to be performed by a team(s) and their direct reports
  • Participates in interviewing and candidate selection (as needed by the department)

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5+ years of experience; equivalent project management certification preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex concepts and the ability to solve complex problems
  • Effectively lead and collaborate across boundaries to implement decisions and /or initiatives in an integrated manner
  • Ability to measure, evaluate and act on financial and operational results
  • Ability implement business strategies across multiple distribution channels
  • Leads and collaborates across boundaries to implement decisions and /or initiatives in an integrated manner
  • Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams with direct and indirect responsibility
  • Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to influence others
  • Ability to drive individual and departmental goals
  • Advanced knowledge of products, services, features and benefits
  • Technical understanding of processes, software applications, etc.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, time management and organizational skills
  • Advanced critical thinking needed to align and drive strategy
  • Experience leading and managing cross-functional teams with direct and indirect responsibility
  • Revises or adopts work processes to support change management
  • Actively assesses, monitors, and develops bench strength for a department

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

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As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that’s just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life — including a generous paid time off policy.

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Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

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It is the policy of Allstate to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, and citizenship status as a veteran with a disability or veteran of the Vietnam Era.

Job ID: a1faf0945afb190d8b61673adaf82116
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Short-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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