Sr Manager, Strategic Initiatives

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Sr Manager Strategic Initiatives

Sr Manager Strategic Initiatives

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Hiring Remotely in US
Remote
147K-175K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
Challenging the industry status quo while serving Agents & Policyholders by using data technology and expertise.
The Role
The Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives will oversee critical projects collaborate across teams identify operational opportunities and drive results through strategic insights and effective communication.
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Why Openly

Openly is rebuilding insurance from the ground up. We are re-envisioning and enhancing every aspect of the customer experience. Doing this requires a rapidly growing team of exceptional curious empathetic people with a wide range of skill sets spanning technology data science product marketing sales service claims handling finance etc.

The Openly Difference

We created Openly because we saw an evident gap in the market for premium insurance made simple. Consumers deserve more complete coverage at competitive prices.

  • The Price Difference: Using cutting-edge data and technology we provide you with customizable competitive prices to protect your most valuable assets.
  • The Policy Difference: Coverages are truly customizable to meet your individual protection needs for both standard coverages and optional add-ons.
  • The Experience Difference: From tailored claims handling to highly responsive customer service we are focused on making the home insurance purchasing process a better overall experience.
Welcome to your next adventure.

At Openly our people are just as important as our product. For us collaboration communication and work-life balance are more than nice-to-haves— they’re the must-haves that make us who we are. We believe a great company is the result of a shared set of values so we look for these qualities in every candidate we hire. 

  • Integrity
  • Empathy
  • Teamwork
  • Curiosity
  • Urgency

We've designed our hiring process with you the candidate in mind. At every step you have the chance to present your strengths and learn more about what makes Openly a great place to work.

We're committed to Diversity Equity & Inclusion

We embrace individuality and believe diverse teams are winning teams. Our commitment to inclusion across race gender age religion identity and experience drives us forward every day.

Openly is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join the Product & Strategy organization. As a member of the Strategic Programs team this high-impact role will collaborate across all areas of Openly to identify plan and execute initiatives critical to shaping the long-term trajectory of Openly.

The ideal candidate for this role:

  • Thrives in ambiguity – quickly defining the opportunity and potential solutions
  • Pairs their intellectual curiosity with data fluency to turn strategy into actionable priorities
  • Collaborates effortlessly across all areas of the company including sales service claims marketing insurance product finance and technology
  • Communicates effectively across all levels of the company – from senior leadership to their peers – to drive alignment and influence without authority
  • Has a passion for driving progress and delivering results

Responsibilities:

  • Drive intricate and time-critical projects by gathering context identifying impacts from around the organization and developing a framework that guides a prioritized approach for resolution
  • Cultivate cross-functional partnerships across the organization to proactively identify operational opportunities and define solutions to deliver value
  • Support setting and tracking KPIs and performance trends providing the data-driven insights necessary to help project teams turn goals into actionable tasks
  • Manage end-to-end special projects across a wide range of topics
  • Employ market research and competitive intelligence to inform areas of opportunity and bolster business cases
  • Proactively push process improvements to drive scalable operations and partner across teams to successfully implement

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of personal lines insurance (home and/or auto) experience required ideally with a focus on strategy and analytics
  • Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Highly-motivated resourceful and inquisitive with a ‘roll-up your sleeves’ mentality to drive progress towards results
  • History of building relationships across teams to define impacts of new initiatives on operational processes
  • A proven track record of driving alignment across multiple stakeholder groups to build consensus in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate qualitative and quantitative insights to stakeholder
  • Experience in fast paced environments is a plus

Compensation & Benefits: 

Below is the budgeted salary range for this position.  Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience and skills. We are committed to providing a compensation package that not only reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the role but also the unique expertise that the chosen candidate will bring to our team.

Budgeted Salary Range
$147280$175000 USD

The full salary range shows the min to max salary range for this position.  Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and determined based on various factors including the candidate's qualifications skills and experience.

Full Salary Range
$138075$230125 USD

Benefits & Perks

  • Remote-First Culture - We supported #remotelife long before it was a given. We'll keep promoting it.
  • Competitive Salary & Equity
  • Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plan Offerings
  • Life and disability coverage including voluntary options
  • Parental Leave - up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of paid parental leave based on meeting eligibility requirements
    (Birthing parents may be eligible for additional leave through STD)
  • 401K Company Contribution - Openly contributes 3% of the employee's gross income even if the employee does not contribute.
  • Work-from-home stipend - We provide a $1500 allowance to spend on setting up your home workplace
  • Annual Professional Development Fund: Each employee has $2000 in professional development (PD) funds to spend on activities or resources annually. We want each Openly employee to achieve personal and professional success and to feel supported confident and informed about improving their efficiency and productivity.
  • Be Well Program - Employees receive $50 per month to use towards your overall well-being
  • Paid Volunteer Service Hours
  • Referral Program and Reward

Depending on position Employees generally are eligible for cash incentive compensation including commissions for sales eligible roles. In all cases eligibility for compensation and benefits is subject to applicable plan and policy terms in effect from time to time.

U.S. Citizens Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and currently residing in the US will be considered.

Openly is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Openly is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Openly will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities under applicable law.


We strive to provide an exceptional applicant and candidate journey when you engage with us. In an effort to respond to applicants in a timely manner we leverage AI to organize applications and resumes based on required and applicable skills and experience. To allow our applicants to drive their initial interview experience with us we may leverage an AI-supported scheduling tool so you can choose when to meet with our team. While AI assists with efficiency all hiring decisions are made by our team members. Rest assured your data is protected according to privacy laws and company policies. Contact our recruitment team with any questions about our AI-assisted hiring process.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of 5 years of personal lines insurance experience
  • Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • History of building relationships across teams
  • Experience in fast-paced environments is a plus

Openly Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare StrengthHealth coverage includes free base medical dental and vision for employees and families with HSA/FSA options and 24/7 EAP access. Supportive add‑ons like a monthly wellness stipend and discounted pet insurance broaden the health and mental‑health offering.
  • Leave & Time Off BreadthTime off encompasses flexible PTO with 20 days rising to 25 with tenure two annual well‑being days paid holidays volunteer hours and emergency PTO. These elements provide multiple avenues for rest service and contingency needs.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle BenefitsRemote‑first enablement includes a new laptop on day one a $1500 home‑office setup allowance a monthly internet stipend and professional development funds. These reduce out‑of‑pocket remote costs and reinforce ongoing growth and wellbeing.

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The Company
HQ: Boston MA
350 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Openly is proud to offer innovative comprehensive homeowners insurance wrapped in modern convenience. We arm agents with the tools necessary to serve up a world class customer experience.

Why Work With Us

As a diverse and inclusive team we honor our legal and ethical obligation -regardless of who's watching- as we strive to understand others' perspectives. We're always asking questions so we can make a positive impact and solve problems efficiently. Breaking industry barriers and setting new standards requires comfort in ambiguity. #OpenlyLife

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05/13/2026

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