Sr. Manager, Product Delivery

At Orion
180, we don’t just stand out for what we do; we shine because of how we do it. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional insurance experience through innovative technology, unparalleled customer service, and a comprehensive suite of products. Our vision is to be the premier global provider of insurance solutions and redefine the insurance industry.

O rion
180 is proud to call three vibrant cities home. Our headquarters on Florida’s stunning Space Coast in Melbourne offers an exceptional quality of life, with affordable housing, excellent transportation, and close proximity to major cities like Orlando, Tampa, and Miami. Our Irving, Texas, office places us in a dynamic center of culture, business, and entertainment, keeping us closely connected to innovation and growth.

Our Draper, Utah, location, nestled in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley, connects us to a rapidly growing tech ecosystem and provides access to the outdoor lifestyle and natural beauty the region is known for.

Sr Manager, Product Delivery to own end-to-end delivery for a business domain within our Innovation & Technology organization.

Known internally as a Value Stream Manager, this role leads a cross‑functional team of Product Owners, Delivery Leads, and blended delivery teams to execute strategic initiatives that drive business value. You will be accountable for delivery outcomes, stakeholder alignment, and continuous improvement across your stream. This role manages 25+ internal and partner resources and reports to the Director of Value Streams.

This is a hands‑on leadership role in a fast‑moving environment. We value leaders who lead from the front - setting direction while staying close to the details. You’ll build frameworks, coach teams, and contribute directly alongside the people you lead.

• Delivery Ownership: Own the delivery outcomes for your value stream end‑to‑end. You are accountable for what gets delivered, when, and at what quality level.
• Backlog Prioritization: Prioritize work within your stream balancing business value, technical needs, compliance deadlines, and available capacity. For single‑sprint work, you own the prioritization decision. For 2+ sprint work or cross‑stream dependencies, consult with the Director of Value Streams.
• Team Leadership: Lead a blended team of Sr Product Owners, Product Owners, and Delivery Leads. Set expectations, remove barriers, and drive accountability.
• Vendor Pod Management: Manage the blended delivery team assigned to your stream. Ensure pod performance meets sprint commitments and quality standards. Work with the Vendor Governance Manager on performance issues.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the primary interface between your stream and business stakeholders. Ensure priorities are aligned with business objectives and communicate delivery status transparently.
• Capacity Planning: Plan sprint capacity and resource allocation across internal and partner resources. Balance workload to maintain sustainable delivery velocity.
• Process Compliance: Ensure your stream follows the 9‑stage project delivery flow, including all gates, architecture reviews, and release readiness requirements.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track and report delivery KPIs including sprint velocity, defect escape rates, and initiative completion. Identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Escalation: Serve as the first escalation point for delivery issues within your stream. Escalate cross‑stream issues to the Director of Value Streams.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 6+ years in delivery management, program management, or product delivery leadership roles.
• Minimum 2+ years in a leadership position managing cross‑functional delivery teams.
• Demonstrated ability to own end‑to‑end delivery outcomes for a business domain or product area with 20+ team members.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile principles (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and experience managing both Agile and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Experience managing vendor or distributed delivery teams with clear performance expectations.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and…