Lead 2-4 cross‑functional teams to identify, define, build, launch, and grow new businesses, products, and capabilities from concept through incubation, market launch, post‑launch growth, and enterprise handoff.
In early stages, frame problems and opportunities, generate and refine hypotheses, and design analyses and delivery approaches that balance learning velocity with rigor.
In later stages, partner with enterprise delivery and go‑to‑market teams to launch initiatives effectively and achieve intended customer and business outcomes.
Drive a wide portfolio of strategic partnerships as needed – e.g. product-capability licenses with startups, distribution agreements with commercial partners, and various cross-Allstate, cross-functional partnerships.
Build, lead, and sustain a single, inclusive EPIC team culture, and ways of working across initiatives.
Set the tone for a culture of bold thinking, accountability, open dialogue, and continuous improvement.
Coach and develop teams as initiatives scale, balancing empowerment with appropriate guidance, challenge, and support.
Serve as a primary point of contact for senior business leaders, communicating portfolio progress, risks, and outcomes with clarity and credibility.

4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
12 or more years of experience (Preferred)
MBA and/or technical degree from a top institution is a plus.
Business or Product Development Experience: experience building new products or businesses and bringing them to market.
Start-Up/High Growth Experience: roles in product, strategy & ops, and/or business development with a hand in growing and scaling businesses in open-ended and fast-moving environments.
Consulting Experience: engagement manager or equivalent roles at a top-tier firm, with direct experience managing Fortune 500 C-level clients on “pure strategy” and/or “new product/business build” engagements.
Ability to quickly get up to speed on unfamiliar subject areas with heavy doses of technology and data.

Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

Director, New Business & Product Innovation

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