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Company URL: https://berkleytechnologyservices.com/
W.R. Berkley Corporation is comprised of 60+ businesses alongside Berkley Technology Services (BTS) and other shared services groups. Here at Berkley Technology Services, the core of our success is our people. Our teams bring their own unique perspective and experiences which enables us to translate the needs of our business to deliver adaptable, secure solutions while providing an unmatched user-focused experience. Our tagline “Thoughtful Minds | Empowering Possibilities” was crafted with our own teams in mind. At BTS, our teams thrive in Berkley’s decentralized model - leveraging the power of being part of a long standing, heritage brand with extensive expertise while innovation and being entrepreneurial is encouraged. Internally, we operate as a relatively flat organization valuing communication and feedback. We pride ourselves in an open-door policy where no one is treated differently based on title, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and engagement. Mission (what we stand for): We Believe in the value of every voice, Translate needs into capabilities, & Secure the future of Berkley. Vision (where we’re going): Be the foundation of Berkley through adaptable solutions, resilient environments, and an unmatched experience. Come join us as we push forward into the future of industry leading technological solutions.
Responsibilities
The Product Manager serves as a strategic liaison between Technology and WRB Insurance Business Units. This role is responsible for understanding business strategies, operational needs, and regulatory requirements, and translating them into technology-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business value. The Product Manager partners closely with business leaders, technology delivery teams, architecture, security, and vendors to ensure technology initiatives are well-defined, prioritized, funded, and executed in alignment with enterprise standards and roadmaps. The role balances relationship management, strategic planning, demand management, and project management across multiple insurance functions and business units.
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the single point of contact for assigned insurance operating units for all technology-related initiatives and needs.
- Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders (e.g., Operations, Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Compliance).
- Proactively understand business strategies, operational pain points, regulatory drivers, and market trends impacting insurance operations.
- Facilitate ongoing communication between business and technology teams to ensure transparency, alignment, and shared accountability.
Demand & Portfolio Management
- Facilitate intake, assessment, and prioritization of business technology demands in alignment with enterprise strategy, capacity, and funding models.
- Partner with Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams to shape initiatives into well-defined business cases, roadmaps, and delivery plans.
- Ensure initiatives are aligned with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, data, and compliance standards by facilitating all necessary approval processes.
- Support annual and multi-year planning, budgeting, and investment prioritization processes.
Delivery Oversight & Value Realization
- Partner with delivery teams to monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve issues impacting business outcomes.
- Ensure business readiness activities (change management, training, communications) are planned and executed.
- Support the tracking and reporting on benefits realization, KPIs, and value delivered against approved business cases.
- Drive continuous improvement based on feedback, metrics, and post-implementation reviews.
Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure initiatives comply with regulatory, audit, data privacy, and security requirements common to insurance environments.
- Participate in governance forums, steering committees, and portfolio reviews as the business-facing technology representative.
- Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and trade-offs impacting delivery or business value.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in technology-business partnership, IT relationship management, product management, project management, or consulting, preferably within insurance or financial services.
- Strong understanding of insurance operations (e.g., policy administration, claims, underwriting, or billing).
- Proven ability to translate business needs into technology initiatives and measurable outcomes.
- Experience working in complex, regulated, and matrixed organizations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience and/or alternative qualifications will be considered.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives (digital, core system modernization, data, automation).
- Familiarity with Agile, Product, or hybrid delivery models.
- Experience with vendor management and third-party solution evaluation.
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts, data platforms, and cybersecurity considerations in insurance.
- MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe, ITIL, Product Management).
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
Company Details
Company URL: https://berkleytechnologyservices.com/
W.R. Berkley Corporation is comprised of 60+ businesses alongside Berkley Technology Services (BTS) and other shared services groups. Here at Berkley Technology Services, the core of our success is our people. Our teams bring their own unique perspective and experiences which enables us to translate the needs of our business to deliver adaptable, secure solutions while providing an unmatched user-focused experience. Our tagline “Thoughtful Minds | Empowering Possibilities” was crafted with our own teams in mind. At BTS, our teams thrive in Berkley’s decentralized model - leveraging the power of being part of a long standing, heritage brand with extensive expertise while innovation and being entrepreneurial is encouraged. Internally, we operate as a relatively flat organization valuing communication and feedback. We pride ourselves in an open-door policy where no one is treated differently based on title, fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and engagement. Mission (what we stand for): We Believe in the value of every voice, Translate needs into capabilities, & Secure the future of Berkley. Vision (where we’re going): Be the foundation of Berkley through adaptable solutions, resilient environments, and an unmatched experience. Come join us as we push forward into the future of industry leading technological solutions.
Responsibilities
The Product Manager serves as a strategic liaison between Technology and WRB Insurance Business Units. This role is responsible for understanding business strategies, operational needs, and regulatory requirements, and translating them into technology-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business value. The Product Manager partners closely with business leaders, technology delivery teams, architecture, security, and vendors to ensure technology initiatives are well-defined, prioritized, funded, and executed in alignment with enterprise standards and roadmaps. The role balances relationship management, strategic planning, demand management, and project management across multiple insurance functions and business units.
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the single point of contact for assigned insurance operating units for all technology-related initiatives and needs.
- Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders (e.g., Operations, Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, Finance, Compliance).
- Proactively understand business strategies, operational pain points, regulatory drivers, and market trends impacting insurance operations.
- Facilitate ongoing communication between business and technology teams to ensure transparency, alignment, and shared accountability.
Demand & Portfolio Management
- Facilitate intake, assessment, and prioritization of business technology demands in alignment with enterprise strategy, capacity, and funding models.
- Partner with Product, Architecture, and Delivery teams to shape initiatives into well-defined business cases, roadmaps, and delivery plans.
- Ensure initiatives are aligned with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, data, and compliance standards by facilitating all necessary approval processes.
- Support annual and multi-year planning, budgeting, and investment prioritization processes.
Delivery Oversight & Value Realization
- Partner with delivery teams to monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve issues impacting business outcomes.
- Ensure business readiness activities (change management, training, communications) are planned and executed.
- Support the tracking and reporting on benefits realization, KPIs, and value delivered against approved business cases.
- Drive continuous improvement based on feedback, metrics, and post-implementation reviews.
Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure initiatives comply with regulatory, audit, data privacy, and security requirements common to insurance environments.
- Participate in governance forums, steering committees, and portfolio reviews as the business-facing technology representative.
- Identify and escalate risks, dependencies, and trade-offs impacting delivery or business value.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in technology-business partnership, IT relationship management, product management, project management, or consulting, preferably within insurance or financial services.
- Strong understanding of insurance operations (e.g., policy administration, claims, underwriting, or billing).
- Proven ability to translate business needs into technology initiatives and measurable outcomes.
- Experience working in complex, regulated, and matrixed organizations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience and/or alternative qualifications will be considered.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Experience supporting large-scale transformation initiatives (digital, core system modernization, data, automation).
- Familiarity with Agile, Product, or hybrid delivery models.
- Experience with vendor management and third-party solution evaluation.
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture concepts, data platforms, and cybersecurity considerations in insurance.
- MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe, ITIL, Product Management).
The company is an equal opportunity employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Product Lead
Map your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes Product Lead petitions where the degree field is broad. A business or engineering degree paired with documented product coursework strengthens your specialty occupation claim. Pull your transcripts and map relevant courses before your employer starts the LCA.
Target companies with LCA filing history
Filter employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application history for product management titles. Companies that have filed LCAs for Product Lead or similar roles already understand the process, cutting your petition risk and pre-employment negotiation time.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Product Lead roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B filing history for this specific title. That filing history tells you more about real sponsorship willingness than a generic 'we sponsor visas' line in a job posting.
Request premium processing before your status expires
If you're on OPT and your EAD end date is approaching, ask your employer to file with premium processing. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days, which matters when cap-gap coverage depends on a timely I-129 receipt.
Verify the prevailing wage level before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search for Product Lead wage levels in your metro area before you accept an offer, not after.
Confirm the job description matches O*NET
Product Lead maps to specific O*NET occupation codes your employer's attorney will reference when writing the specialty occupation justification. If the job description uses vague or generalist language, ask HR to align it with the O*NET profile before filing.
H-1B Visa Product Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Product Lead qualifies when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as computer science, engineering, or business. The employer must demonstrate in the LCA and I-129 petition that the role's duties genuinely require that specific degree. Generic or generalist job descriptions can draw an RFE from USCIS, so the job posting language matters.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for Product Lead positions?
Search Product Lead roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for product management titles. DOL LCA disclosure data shows which companies have filed for these roles and at what wage levels, giving you a clearer picture of genuine sponsorship willingness than any job posting alone can provide.
Can I switch to a Product Lead role at a new company while on H-1B?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can change employers once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Even without I-140 portability, your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition and you can start working once USCIS receives the petition, not just after approval.
What wage level should a Product Lead H-1B petition list?
The DOL assigns prevailing wage levels from Level I through Level IV based on experience, supervisory duties, and complexity. Product Lead roles with cross-functional ownership and people management typically land at Level III or IV. You can verify the applicable wage for your specific metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer certifies the LCA.
Does a Product Lead title with no direct reports still qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can. H-1B eligibility turns on the degree requirement, not whether the role has direct reports. Individual-contributor Product Lead positions that require a specialized bachelor's degree and involve complex, independent judgment qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines. The petition should document the technical and analytical requirements of the role, not just the title or org chart position.