Product Manager, Data Analytics

At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.

We are a young, growth oriented team with a commitment to exceptional talent and have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017. Our growth and our entrepreneurial style, niche market position and development opportunities ensure that our people see the results of their commitment reflected in the company’s success.

Product Manager, Data Analytics – Toronto

A Trisura Product Manager oversees the development of products from start to finish to ensure they meet our clients’ needs and preferences. The Product Manager has in-depth knowledge of their product, their customers’ needs, and can use this knowledge to build a broad vision and roadmap into the future, continuously adapting as the business evolves. The Product Manager sets direction and prioritizes features for the team to deliver.

What Does the Data Product Manager Do?

As a member of the Business Applications Management Office leadership team, this role will manage the entire product development process for Trisura’s Data Analytics. You will collaborate closely with business teams, IT and the data team to prioritize, schedule and deliver reports, analytics and insights. This includes but is not limited to the creation of Power BI dashboards, data extracts, raw queries, and insights generated using data science techniques.  

Duties and Responsibilities

A successful Product Manager should fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:

• Partnering with cross-functional teams across the firm to deliver data & reporting that is accessible, reliable, and timely.
• Developing and maintaining an intimate knowledge of the business and data across the firm’s platforms while maintaining a sufficient level of documentation.
• Owns the product development process from start to finish, including design, data requirements, verification, and implementation.
• Creating and managing a product backlog, team capacity and scheduling to ensure optimal delivery.
• Provides recommendations in approaches to delivery, and in resolving complex problems.
• Continuously improve Data Governance and lead the creation of a comprehensive Data Dictionary.
• Lead expansion of Data Analytics into underwriting and risk selection, researching both internal and external sources of data, working with potential vendors and internal teams as required.   
• Considers the broader business goals and ensures product alignment as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications

To carry out the role of a Product Manager successfully, a candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in data analytics, data warehousing and business intelligence reporting in a Senior Business Analyst or Product Owner capacity
• Good working knowledge of the Insurance industry
• Proficient in SQL, Excel, Power BI.
• Working knowledge of Finance and Accounting Principles.
• Clear and concise presentation skills.
• MBA or similar business education
• Outstanding leadership skills.
• Bilingual (English and French) an asset