Lead Product Manager

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 Lead Product Manager owns the definition, creation, execution and support of the product working with different functional groups throughout the lifecycle of the product. This includes creating a product vision based on customer/market intelligence and innovative ideas, the product roadmap with both business and technical features, collaborating with engineering for the build, collaborating with sales/marketing for market positioning and sales support and with the customer support to ensure SLAs are met. The individual will work with Zinnia’s Product Organization to ensure alignment with organization’s strategy and vision.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own the product definition and roadmap for a product/capability
• Conceptualize and contribute into the Product Strategy Document with input from Sales/Marketing/Engineering
• Oversees and drives 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
• Analyze consumer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships from an ROI and build vs. buy perspective
• Approves product delivery and deployment dates for new product releases, feature and maintenance releases and regular corrective service or service pack releases
• Define Product Features and own the business and technical requirements (including non-functional)
• Lead a team of junior product managers, architects, UX/UI SMEs
• Support Sales team in pre-sales initiatives to help close the sales
• Support Marketing team in content creation and market positioning
• Collaborate with the customer success team to deliver a customer specific solution, including customer specific features, prioritizing roadmap and incorporating learnings from ongoing support

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 10+ years of experience as a Product Manager, including analyzing software/product design, development, and deployment
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; or a high school education and equivalent work experience in business analysis and application development
• Strong customer service skills with excellent relationship management skills with the ability to interact positively and successfully with all level of associates and managers to meet business needs
• Basic understanding of technology system interfaces and data integration, networks, and operating systems
• Proven background in process automation and/or robotic process automation (RPA)
• Knowledge of Business Process Modeling using decision tables/trees and data flows, etc.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, client/server, and network environments
• Expert level communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Microsoft PC software experience (i.e., Excel, Word, Access and Project)
• Willingness to develop industry-related knowledge
• Analytical, organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, flexible and motivated

BONUS POINTS:

• 2+ years’ experience in Annuity, mutual funds, financial services, or life insurance work experience preferred

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 $160,000 - $180,000 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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