Account Executive, Product Development

The Account Executive at Assurant is responsible for driving the execution of new product development and delivery in collaboration with Telstra. This role is central to leading cross-functional teams within Assurant to ensure the successful realization of key strategic objectives for the Telstra account, across Consumer, Business and Enterprise segments.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

- Lead and coordinate Assurant’s internal teams (technology, operations, finance, legal, and marketing) to ensure timely execution of all product development activities aligned with Telstra’s goals.
- Product Development Execution: Oversee the entire product development process from concept to launch, ensuring milestones are met and that internal teams are executing against clearly defined deliverables.
- Operational Readiness: Ensure operational teams are prepared for product roll-out, including customer service, fulfillment, and post-launch support, in coordination with Telstra’s internal teams.
- Quality Control and Testing: Collaborate with Telstra and Assurant teams to facilitate product testing and validation processes, ensuring product quality standards and compliance requirements are met.
- Account Strategy Execution: Work closely with the Propositions Director to ensure all product initiatives are aligned with Assurant and Telstra’s overarching strategic objectives. Translate these objectives into actionable product plans and timelines for the internal Assurant team.
- Prioritization of Initiatives: Collaborate with Telstra’s Product Managers and Product Owners to prioritize key product developments and drive initiatives that will have the highest impact across Consumer, Business and Enterprise segments.

**Does this sound like you?**
- 3-7 years of experience in product management or product delivery, with a strong focus on execution and cross-functional team leadership.
- Demonstrated experience working in telecommunications or technology sectors, with a proven track record of leading product development and delivery efforts across multiple teams.
- Experience in a client-facing role, with the ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners
- Proven ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, holding them accountable to project timelines and deliverables.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and remove roadblocks in a collaborative and efficient manner.
- Strong and proven verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to tailor advice to different levels and different audiences
- Proven ability building strong and trusted relationships with key stakeholders across a business

**To apply**:
**If you think you are a perfect fit for this role, please click the link to apply.**

Submit your resume accompanied by a cover letter detailing your experiences and suitability for the role.
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**Company Overview**
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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