Senior Program Manager, Hippo Insurance

• 6+ years of experience; ideally a mix of Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Venture Capital, or Private Equity, and Business Operations, Product Management, Strategy or Growth
• Proven history of taking on end-to-end responsibilities and leadership roles, consistently delivering results
• Demonstrated exceptional analytical capabilities and ability to leverage data and insights to drive strategic decisions
• Possesses superior verbal and written communication skills; able to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely across all levels of the organization, ensuring alignment internally and externally
• Exhibit strong executive presence; able to engage and influence senior stakeholders, lead confidently in high-pressure situations, and represent leaders with professionalism and credibility
• Exemplifies the highest level of integrity and discretion, managing sensitive information with absolute confidentiality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Must be located in the San Francisco Bay area or Austin, TX or willing to relocate
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

Desirable

• Reporting to: Chief Growth Officer
• The Senior Program Manager will work closely with our Chief Growth Officer on key cross-functional and strategic initiatives critical for Hippo’s long-term success
• You will act as an extension of our CGO and own a variety of projects ranging from solving operational issues, to driving alignment and execution on critical initiatives
• You will enable the CGO to efficiently scale by helping them with tracking and streamlining top priorities, identifying and removing bottlenecks hindering organizational projects, keeping our teams aligned and accountable, and formulating executive and board communications
• You will foster trust and credibility with the rest of the executive team as the CGO’s closest proxy and advisor
• As the Senior Program Manager, you'll own special projects and will have a unique opportunity to view and understand Hippo's day-to-day challenges and priorities from the vantage point of the senior leadership
• You will be exposed to every function at Hippo (insurance, agency product, operations, finance, engineering, data, marketing, etc.) and learn how to execute big-picture strategies and navigate the intricacies of a complex business
• Serve as a critical advisor to the CGO, offering strategic guidance, sound judgment, and thoughtful insights to inform decision-making on critical business decisions
• Drive cross-functional, high-impact initiatives that align with the company’s strategic priorities, ensuring seamless execution and fostering collaboration across all parts of the organization
• Identify and address potential obstacles to achieving strategic objectives
• Help manage day-to-day operations through quarterly OKRs and recurring meetings
• Streamline processes and improve efficiencies across the organization
• Oversee cross-functional projects and initiatives, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between departments
• Serve as a key advisor to the CGO, providing insights, analysis, and recommendations on key decisions
• Prepare executive and board briefings, presentations, and reports
• Act as a liaison between the CGO and other stakeholders, including the board of directors, investors, and external partners
• Ensure clear and consistent communication of organizational priorities and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the flow of information to and from the CGO, ensuring that the executive team is informed and aligned
• Address complex challenges and make recommendations for solutions
• Analyze data and trends to support informed decision-making
• Anticipate issues and proactively manage risks

• Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families. We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Equity
• Training and Career Growth - Training and internal career growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
• Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Hippo Habitat - Downtown Austin, a 5-minute walk from the train station. Snacks and drinks available and catered lunches for onsite employees

Total funding: $709m

Hippo Insurance is a disrupter brand in the insurance market, using technology to change the way home insurance is managed. Based on smart home monitoring systems, clients can monitor the security of their homes and fix minor issues that may turn into larger ones later down the line.