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Agile Product Manager IV

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We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials.  At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers. 

 

Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture!  To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. 

 

Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ), Remote ( #LI-Remote )

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.

Job Summary

Maximizes the delivery of value to customers in the shortest sustainable lead time. Identifies business and customer needs, prioritizing program level work and leads ARTs through transformational and organizational changes. Shapes and provides recommendations to Agile Product Management support function. Independently develops the vision and roadmap for multiple value streams and leads continuous improvement ART practices, the flow of work, and developmental effectiveness. Continuously defines, prioritizes, and validates requirements. Leads and collaborates cross-functionally while leveraging industry, customer, and competitive research, along with data analytics to deliver customer value and to achieve strategic goals and objectives. Provides strategic oversight and leadership to direct reports and is relied upon for strategic leadership within their business unit and across the enterprise.

Essential Job Functions

With more enterprise visibility, demonstrates an understanding of the business strategy by developing and maintaining the program vision that defines how their increased size Agile Release Train (ART) will work to achieve the business and enterprise objectives. Independently responsible for the program roadmap to illustrates how complex features are intended to be implemented over time, delivering on solutions having enterprise scope and/or impact affecting an increased level of stakeholders. In collaboration with System Architect, defines and maintains the Nonfunctional Requirements (NFRs) and other enabler work to ensure the solution meets relevant standards and other system quality requirements. Works with Epic Owners to develop the Lean business case for Epics that affect one or more ARTs and the enterprise. Contributes to portfolio sync metrics and improvements. May participate in Lean Agile Center of Excellence to support relentless improvement and in the extended Lean Portfolio Management activities making funding and priority decisions. Embraces continuous exploration through frequent customer interaction, user interviews and surveys, and market research; uses findings as input into the strategy, vision, roadmap and selection of features addressing those needs. Serves as the internal voice of the customer for the ART and works with customers and Product Owners to understand and communicate their needs and participate in the validation of the proposed solutions. Works closely with development, in short, integrated learning cycles, to bring the voice of the customer to the developers and the voice of development to the customer. Partners with diverse group of stakeholders and interfaces with senior leaders within the organization. Builds an effective Product Management/Product Owner team through coaching and mentorship to ensure efficient and effective development. Coaches and shares knowledge with Product Managers across the organization, supporting the launch of new ARTs. Coaches and mentors Product Owners to play a role in the Extended Product Management team and provide developmental opportunities. Contributes to the job satisfaction that comes with being part of a high-performing team, one that routinely delivers on its quality and vision commitments. Responsible for ongoing communication and transparency of the program vision and roadmap. Coaches Operational Value Stream and Shared Services teams; continuously develops and communicates the vision to the development teams and defines the features of the system. Leads discussions on off-train dependencies across various value streams. Provides strategic oversight and leadership to direct reports that may be people leaders in roles such as Product Owners or Analysts. Heavily supports the department overall for the professional development and management oversight to ensure employee engagement and continual improvement within the team. Manages the flow of complex work due to large ART size, increased stakeholders and/or internal and external dependencies through the program Kanban. Maintains accountability for content decisions for the ARTs and continuously defines, prioritizes, and validates features. Embraces changes as indicated by being receptive to emerging knowledge and information that can be quickly fed back into the solution and/or used in prioritization. Able to make these key decisions independently. Responsible for defining release readiness. Owns the decision of when enough value has been accrued to warrant a release to the customer. Active participant in biweekly System Demos, including the aggregated System Demo performed end of the Progr

Physical Actions

Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (e.g. others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Physical Environment

This position operates in an open office working environment which will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. SAFe Product Manager certified and SAFe Program Consultant certified required.

Experience Requirements

7-10 years Product and/or Operations Management experience or related experience required. 2 years experience in PM II or similar role preferred. 7-10 years leadership experience preferred.

Special Skill Requirement

Additional Qualification

Benefits

  • Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
    o CA Only: $102,450 - $174,240
    o CO Only: $96,075 - $150,260 
    o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $96,075 - $160,710
    o MA Only: $96,075 - $160,710 
  • o MD Only: $96,075 - $160,710
    o DC/NJ/NY/OH Only: $96,075 - $174,240 
             o Albany County, NY/Cleveland, OH: $102,450 - $150,260 
    o WA Only:  $96,075 - $182,625 
  • Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
  • 401(k)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Assistance
  • For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

 

Job Location(s): US - CA - WdlndHills-6301, US - CA - WdlndHills-6303, US - CA - Woodland Hills

 

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

 

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law.  Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

 

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws. 

 

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

 

Spokane, WA only:  Residents who prefer not to provide their address click here to submit your resume via email: careers@farmers.com


Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

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