Key Responsibilities: * Strategic Planning & Analysis: * Assist in the development of claims, technology and operations strategies, with a focus on product development, to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and optimize business performance. * Apply consulting methodologies to analyze business operations, identify challenges, and recommend improvements. * Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and product performance assessments to support strategic decision-making. * Develop business cases for new product initiatives and technology investments, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives. * Product Development & Innovation: * Support the product development lifecycle by collaborating with partner teams to ensure technology solutions align with customer needs and business goals. * Assist in the creation and execution of product roadmaps, ensuring efficient resource allocation and timely delivery of new product features. * Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, claims, operations) to drive product innovation. * Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and trends to integrate into product development and enhance competitive advantage. * Project Management & Execution: * Lead and support cross-functional projects focused on technology and operations improvements, with an emphasis on product development initiatives. * Use project management frameworks to ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and on budget. * Act as a liaison between stakeholders, ensuring alignment between business objectives and product/technology initiatives. * Technology Optimization: * Assess and optimize the technology stack to ensure it supports product development efforts and operational scalability. * Recommend and implement improvements in technology infrastructure to enhance performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. * Work with the IT and product teams to streamline product development processes through automation and new technologies. * Consulting Support: * Leverage consulting experience to provide strategic advice and solutions to key stakeholders, helping shape the direction of technology and operations strategies. * Support senior leadership in high-level decision-making processes, providing actionable insights based on thorough analysis and market trends. * Facilitate workshops, presentations, and strategy sessions to communicate complex concepts in a clear, understandable way. * Operational Process Improvement: * Identify and propose strategies for optimizing operational processes related to product development, technology adoption, and resource management. * Collaborate with departments to ensure technology and operations strategies support the efficient launch and scaling of products. * Drive process improvements to enhance the overall product development cycle, from ideation to delivery. * Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: * Regularly present strategic findings, recommendations, and project updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders. * Develop clear, compelling reports and presentations that communicate insights on product development, technology strategy, and operational performance. * Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment on strategic objectives. Key Requirements: * Education: * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. * MBA or equivalent advanced degree (preferred). * Experience: * 4-7 years of experience in management consulting, product development, technology strategy, or operations strategy. * Ability to apply analytical frameworks to solve business challenges. * Experience working within product development teams, from concept to execution, in both startup and enterprise environments The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. Additional Information: Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more. Please be aware of job fraud(s) - all correspondence emails regarding your candidacy will come from our Fortegra.com email address. Thank you.