What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Product Analysis (Vendor Manager) position at Liberty Mutual Insurance Group?
* Develop and build deep knowledge of third-party data products, acting as a subject-matter expert Maintain marketplace knowledge, identify potential vendors, conduct research, evaluate capabilities, and make recommendations for vendor selection to meet business needs Build strong relationships with vendor partners, ensuring effective communication and collaboration for high-quality service and support Recommend opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of current portfolio of solutions, and drive sophistication in use of third-party data products Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders to incorporate feedback and business need requests into third-party data strategy and roadmap Escalate issues and concerns to vendors in a timely manner and ensure resolution Partner closely with Procurement teams to ensure negotiated contracts support our business priorities and goals Expertise in Personal Lines Property insurance products (pricing and underwriting) and third-party data solutions Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or other quantitative field. 6 years, typically 8 years or more relevant work experience, typically 8 years. Master's degree beneficial. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis software (e.g., SAS, Access). Must have good planning, organization, analytical, decision-making and communication skills. Experience directly managing others preferred. Excellent analytic, quantitative and problem-solving skills with proven ability to make and execute data driven decisions. Advanced knowledge of product offerings, business processes, product line systems, underwriting rules, pricing plans and databases. Strong understanding of insurance concepts and financial metrics.