Description
We're looking for a strategic and results-oriented professional to join our team as Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives (Underwriting/ Personal Lines). Reporting to the SVP, this role will help shape and execute the strategic direction for Product, National Underwriting, Partnerships, Direct, and Specialty businesses.
As a trusted advisor and execution partner to senior leadership, you will drive strategic planning, business performance management, market intelligence, and cross-functional initiatives that support growth, profitability, operational excellence, and exceptional customer outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of multi-year business strategies and roadmaps.
- Monitor progress against strategic priorities, ensuring accountability and delivery of key commitments.
- Establish governance processes and provide reporting and insights to senior leadership.
- Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and barriers to execution.
- Deliver market, competitor, and industry insights to inform strategic decision-making.
- Lead cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives that drive business performance and transformation.
- Support executive planning, business reviews, and leadership team discussions.
- Build strong partnerships across the organization to align priorities and accelerate results.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in strategy, business planning, consulting, portfolio management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
- Experience supporting senior leadership teams and driving organizational priorities.
- P&C insurance experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Personal Insurance products, distribution channels, and market dynamics is an asset.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- MBA, Project Management, Strategy, or Consulting certifications are considered assets.
What you'll get
- The salary band for this position ranges from $100,000 to $165,000.
- Hybrid flexible work model.
- Outstanding career development opportunities.
- We’ll support your professional development education.
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
- Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
- Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable).