[Hiring] Director of Product Management @Cognition+

Role Description

As the Director, Product Management, you will define and execute the product vision, strategy, and innovation roadmap for Cognition+'s Enterprise Insurance Management Platform while leading people and practices that bring that roadmap to life. You will:

• Define and champion the company's product vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap
• Lead the Product organization, including Product Owners, Business Analysts, User Acceptance Testers, and product governance processes
• Partner with executive leadership to align product investment decisions with corporate growth objectives
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of existing and emerging insurance markets, translating market, regulatory, and client insights into product strategy, innovation priorities, and growth opportunities
• Serve as the voice of the client within the organization, ensuring product decisions are informed by client feedback and market intelligence
• Collaborate with Development, Professional Services, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, and Support to deliver exceptional product outcomes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance executives, brokers, industry associations, and strategic partners
• Define and monitor product KPIs, adoption metrics, customer satisfaction measures, and business outcomes
• Develop and execute innovation strategies that leverage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation, analytics, and digital self-service capabilities
• Lead product planning and prioritization across multiple initiatives and product streams
• Support strategic sales activities, product demonstrations, industry presentations, and client executive meetings
• Evaluate industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for differentiation and growth
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning by setting clear expectations and supporting team performance
• Mentor, coach, and develop Product team members, including future product leaders within the organization
• Ability to travel to client sites, industry conferences, and partner events, as required
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Insurance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience within the Property & Casualty insurance industry, including exposure to insurance technology, underwriting, policy administration, billing, claims, broker workflows, and regulatory compliance
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, Business Analysis, or a related field
• Strong working knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, workflow automation, and analytics
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing successful product strategies and roadmaps
• Proven experience leading teams, developing employees, and influencing cross-functional teams and executive-level stakeholders
• Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate product investments, market opportunities, and strategic initiatives
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with execution excellence
• Passion for innovation and technology-enabled business transformation
• Client-centric and people-focused leadership style with a focus on measurable business outcomes

Requirements

• CIP or FCIP designation (Nice to Have)
• MBA or Master's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field (Nice to Have)
• Experience leading product organizations within an insurance technology company (Nice to Have)
• Product management certifications such as Pragmatic Institute, AIPMM, CSPO, or PSPO (Nice to Have)
• Public speaking, conference presentation, or industry thought-leadership experience (Nice to Have)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including benefits, Group RRSP, and incentives
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Flexible work hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance

Company Description

Join our dynamic and passionate team at Cognition+, where we are dedicated to revolutionizing the insurance industry with cutting-edge digital solutions. Since 1996, we have been committed to understanding and addressing the unique business challenges faced by insurance companies of all sizes.