Manager, Product Development

2 weeks ago


Markham ON, Canada Aviva plc Full time

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Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are looking for an upbeat customer focused Manager of Product Development. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for advancing our suite of personal insurance (PI) products, ensuring they meet customers' and distribution partners' evolving needs within a rapidly changing PI landscape. Helping us focus on understanding and assessing the competitiveness of Aviva Canada's PI products, finding opportunities for improvement, and working collaboratively across the organization to bring enhanced products to market.

Come join our team

What you'll do

  • Own the planning and development of product reviews and make recommendations to improve or retire products where applicable

  • Independently lead the end-to-end development and implementation of actions resulting from the recommendations of the post-launch product reviews and/or ad-hoc product initiatives

  • Assess competitive information by proactively keeping on top of the latest customer, industry and competitive developments

  • Incorporate customer insights to translate trends into tangible PI product opportunities

  • Lead various product development initiatives, collaborating with all applicable partners across the organization while adhering to applicable governance standards.

  • Support senior product managers in driving initiatives, performing analyses, and driving actions

  • Successful delivery of product initiatives – new products, simplifications to existing products, the retirement of old products

  • Post-launch Product Reviews – as scheduled throughout the year

  • Product and Competitor Reviews – identifying trends and opportunities (with recommendations)

What you'll bring

  • Undergraduate degree in business or other related field, or equivalent experience

  • At least 5 years of experience with personal P&C insurance

  • Candidates with prior experience in product development and/or product management preferred

  • Detailed knowledge of personal insurance products and the regulatory environment is an asset

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence partners

  • Disciplined and organized – strong project management skills

  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess both quantitative and qualitative value of opportunities

  • Ability to summarize key insights and recommendations in senior management communications

  • Ability to independently research and engage external parties to assess product opportunities

What you'll get

  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

  • Exceptional 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

  • Hybrid flexible work model

Additional Information: Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

About Us

We help our 18 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight.

So, we’re passionate about helping our 22,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.

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