Avencia Consulting is partnered with a leading Specialty Insurer based in the City, seeking a

Product Director

.The Product Director will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the product development roadmap for the insurance and reinsurance-portfolio analytics software product, FireAnt. The candidate will collaborate with the analytics team and key stakeholders across IT, Finance, Data, Underwriting, and more to deliver top-tier software products and data services. The role includes marketing FireAnt to insurance partners in emerging markets like the Middle East, managing partnerships from market analysis to ongoing client relations, ensuring project delivery within time and budget, and acting as a liaison across various environments and stakeholders.Client Relationship Management:

Oversee client onboarding, training, support, and travel to partner offices, initially focusing on the Middle East.# Roadmap Development:

Customer and Market Insights:

Conduct research, gather feedback, and analyze data for product improvements.# Performance Measurement:

Team Leadership and Development:

Collaboration:

Work with technology and business teams to refine requirements and coordinate projects.# Risk and Progress Management:

Manage risks, issues, deadlines, dependencies, and reporting.# Cost and Headcount Estimation:

Plan project resources and costs.# Quality Assurance:

Bachelor''s or higher in Engineering, Physics, Data Science, or related fields.# At least 10 years in a technical product management or director role within large enterprises.# Experience managing project and program budgets.# Deep industry knowledge of software development, SaaS, and data analytics trends.# Technical understanding of software architecture, APIs, and modern development practices.# Proficiency in data analytics and data-driven decision making.# Fluency in Agile, Scrum, and Lean methodologies.# Interest and experience in applying AI to data analysis, automation, and data handling.

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