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Encova Insurance has an opening for a Product Manager, IT Delivery. While the preferred candidate will reside within the greater Columbus, Ohio area, we are open to well qualified candidates who reside within our payroll footprint as seen on our careers page. This role will report to Director, Technology & Product Delivery.
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Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes:
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
The Product Manager – IT Delivery serves as the primary IT delivery lead for one or more product teams, acting as thecentral pointof coordination between business Product Owners and technical teams. This role is accountable for product roadmap execution, Agile delivery effectiveness, and stakeholder alignment. The Product Manager provides servant leadership, coaches Agile practices, and has direct people leadership responsibility for Business Analysts and Quality Analysts, ensuring delivery of high‑quality solutions aligned with business value and enterprise standards.
Essential Functions
Product & Agile Leadership
Owns day‑to‑day delivery execution for assigned products and initiatives.
Facilitates all Scrum ceremonies and ensures effective Agile practices.
Partners with Product Owners to refine, prioritize, andmaintainthe product backlog.
Identifiesand removes delivery impediments and manages dependencies.
People Leadership
Directly manages Business Analysts and Quality Analysts.
Conducts one‑on‑one meetings, performance evaluations, goal setting, and development planning.
Supports hiring, onboarding, training, and skill development.
Addresses performance, engagement, and behavioral issues consistently and constructively.
Partners with consulting firms to direct day‑to‑day contractor activities, manage deliverables, and provide ongoing performance feedback to ensure alignment with product goals.
Stakeholder Management
Serves asITrepresentative in business and cross‑functional stakeholder meetings.
Communicatesdeliveryprogress, risks, and outcomes clearly and proactively.
Aligns delivery execution with business priorities and enterprise initiatives.
SDLC, Quality & Incident Management
Ensures adherence toEncova’sSDLC, QA, and Incident Management standards.
Mentors team members on requirements and test case best practices.
Collaborates with QA leadership to ensure consistenttestingrigor.
Position Requirements
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8 - 10 years of IT or insurance experience
3 - 5 years of Leadership experience
5+ years of experience in Agile delivery, product/projectmanagement, BA, QA, or Scrum roles
Demonstrated people leadership experience
Strong Agile, SDLC, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred:
Insurance industry experience
CSM, PSM, CBAP, ISTQB, or similar certifications
This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons.
Ready to join our team?
At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.
What you can expect from us
In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our associates. Available benefits (subject to any policy or plan changes) include, but are not limited to:
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company-provided life and income protection plans
Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program
401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Flexible Work Arrangements - Hybrid and remote depending on the role
We believe that happy, healthy associates are the foundation of great work. Join us and thrive both professionally and personally.
Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.
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