Director of Product, Seller & Carrier - IAA

IAA, a subsidiary of RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology, our unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged, and low-value vehicles. With a global buyer base and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations, IAA offers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value and reducing administrative costs.

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a visionary Director of Product to develop and execute a cohesive strategy for our suite of products tailored to insurers. This role will focus on innovation, modernization, and delivering exceptional value to our customers, with the ultimate goal of achieving market leadership in a competitive space.

The ideal candidate will have extensive product management experience, a proven track record in leading teams, and a strong understanding of the insurance industry or similar sectors. They will possess the vision and drive to modernize legacy technology, differentiate products from competitors, and propel the organization ahead of industry trends.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement a cohesive product strategy that aligns with organizational goals and customer needs. You’ll have full ownership of the roadmap in your vertical.

• Lead and mentor a team of Product Managers, fostering collaboration and innovation while ensuring alignment across products.

• Collaborate with engineering, design, sales and account management stakeholders to modernize existing technology and deliver superior user experiences.

• Drive digital transformation initiatives, ensuring products are competitive and positioned for future growth.

• Ideate and deliver new products to differentiate from competitors and expand market leadership.

• Engage directly with top customers to gather insights, brainstorm solutions, and represent the company at conferences and events.

• Lead team and organizational transformation efforts, making strategic decisions to build and evolve the product function.

• Develop product performance metrics and regularly report them to stakeholders and leadership.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of product management experience, including several years leading teams.

• Proven success in delivering new products and leading technology modernization initiatives.

• Strong understanding of the insurance or risk solutions industry, with InsurTech experience as a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to develop value propositions, product roadmaps, and strategies that achieve business goals. 

• Experience collaborating with design teams to enhance UX/UI for modern, user-friendly products.

• Strong customer-facing skills, with the ability to ideate and present confidently to diverse audiences.

• Familiarity with digital transformation and enterprise technology environments.

• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and navigate organizational change.