Sr. Associate LPM Analyst (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Senior Associate Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) Analyst assists and supports assignments related to Selective’s Product Transformation efforts. Work may span product strategy development, agile planning and execution, governance processes, agile playbook content creation, and adoption of agile management tools. The analyst advocates for the product transformation mindset, practices, and processes. The role supports portfolio leaders with governance, including financial matters, benefit realization measures, and reporting; helps create objectives and key results, product roadmaps, and solution roadmaps aligned to strategy; and contributes to workshops, portfolio governance reviews, and changes to financial reporting as the organization shifts from project accounting to product-model funding and budgeting. The analyst also supports agile work-management tools, may serve as a scrum master or product owner for a dedicated agile team, and may independently lead special projects such as customer journey mapping.
Requirements
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge and practical application of Agile methodologies.
- Working knowledge of software development life cycles.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.
- Experience with Agile project management software, especially Microsoft Azure DevOps and Target Process.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and sound decision-making ability.
- Low to moderate technical domain proficiency.
- Self-starter who proactively seeks help when stuck or clarification is needed.
- At least 1 year of direct Agile Scrum or Kanban experience.
Nice To Haves
- College degree preferred.
- 2–3 years of business analysis or project management experience preferred.
- Insurance industry knowledge is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Build knowledge of and champion product and agile principles, practices, and competencies.
- Support portfolio leaders with governance, including financial matters, benefit realization measures, and general reporting.
- Support creation of objectives and key results, product roadmaps, and solution roadmaps aligned to strategy.
- Develop content for and co-facilitate tailored workshops to advance product maturity.
- Support monthly portfolio governance reviews to ensure business and IT alignment, surface impediments, and remove blockers.
- Participate in and potentially drive aspects of transforming financial reporting from project accounting to product-model funding and budgeting.
- Contribute to enhancements and adoption of agile work-management tools, including Azure DevOps, TargetProcess, ApptioOne, SharePoint, templates, and Excel workbooks.
- Potentially serve as scrum master or product owner on a dedicated agile team.
- Independently own or drive special projects, such as customer journey mapping.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Incentive plan eligibility at all levels.
- Comprehensive health care plans.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs.
- 20 days of paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
