Associate Product Manager I

1 Day ago • 3 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Product Manager I will manage research and development activities related to product design and development, and they'll be involved in qualifying new and existing products. This individual will lead cross-functional teams to create products that improve the consumer experience and increase market share. They will contribute to the execution of all product lifecycle processes including product research, planning, and launch. They will also identify and document requirements, support the development of product materials, and work as a customer liaison on technical issues. They will be responsible for managing schedules and tasks related to all aspects of product development. They will support Sales and Marketing teams as needed.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of experience as a Product Manager or similar role
  • Bachelor's or equivalent in technology or a related field
  • Ability to foster teamwork
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships
  • Technical expertise and computer skills
  • Project management skills
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinking skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in Life & Annuity Industry or financial services

Job Details

WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:

The  Associate Product Manager I manages research and development activities relating to the design and development of software or hardware products and qualification or re-qualification of new and existing products. The Product Manager I uses their proven ability to strategize the full lifecycle of a product - from conception through release. This individual will confidently lead cross-functional teams in the successful creation of products that improve consumer experience and grow market share. The individual will work with Zinnia’s Product Organization to ensure alignment with organization’s strategy and vision.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Contribute into the execution of all product lifecycle processes for products, including product research, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements development, and product launch
  • Works with a cross-functional team to ensure fulfillment of product requirements, evaluates product performance and transition products from development to commercialization
  • Gain a deep understanding of existing systems, customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
  • Acts as a technical consultant to the product organization and leads research, and prototyping of innovative technologies and products
  • Identifies and documents requirements for new products, features, and processes through market research, review of technical documentation, and communication with sales, implementation, and customer success teams
  • Supports the corresponding development and/or review of internal and external product reference materials and coordinate customer-specific rollout
  • Translates product/platform strategy by writing detailed feature and user stories consumable for Dev teams for products
  • Ensures the technology and architectural roadmap of engineering is properly aligned with and supports the product/business road map
  • Acts as a customer liaison on technical issues related to product integration, custom development and requirements
  • Responsible for product delivery managing schedules and tasks related to all aspects of product development
  • Support Sales team in pre-sales initiatives to help close the sales
  • Support Marketing team in content creation and market positioning  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • 3+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Business/Systems Analyst; or similar role
  • Bachelor’s or equivalent in technology or related field
  • Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
  • Ability to foster teamwork
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships. Technical expertise. Computer skills. Project management skills
  • Ability to influence and work as part of a cross-functional, global team
  • Advanced level communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to travel on need basis, to meet clients/attend events
  • Ability to interpret and define API requirements, ensuring seamless integration between internal and external systems.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX, and business stakeholders, to define API-related product requirements.
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Ability to work independently
  • Analytical thinking skills

BONUS POINTS:

  • Experience in Life & Annuity Industry or financial services is a plus

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We offer great benefits, including health/dental insurance, parental leave, profit sharing, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000, dependent on skills and location. The salary range is a good faith estimate based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive salaries that align with the individual’s skills, education, experience, training, and geographic location and may be above or below the stated amounts. We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

 

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About The Company

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

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