Sr. 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 Sr. Product Manager 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 individual will work with Zinnia’s Product Organization to ensure alignment with organization’s strategy and vision.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:  

•    Works with a cross-functional team to ensure fulfillment of product requirements, evaluates product performance and transition products from development to commercialization. 
•    Assists in determining product delivery and deployment dates for new product releases, feature and maintenance releases and regular corrective service or service pack releases. 
•    Acts as a technical consultant to the product organization and leads research, and prototyping of innovative technologies and 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. 
•    May lead major releases and ensure feature enhancements respond to customer requests. 
•    Responsible for product delivery managing schedules and tasks related to all aspects of product development. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:  

•    10-12 years of experience as a Product Manager, including analyzing software/product design, development, and deployment.
•    Bachelor’s or equivalent in technology or related field 
•    Performs work with a high degree of latitude; handles the most complex issues. 
•    Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter. 
•    Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate group. 
•    Ability to foster teamwork. Management skills. Oral and written communication skills. Ability to build collaborative relationships. Problem-solving skills. Analytical thinking skills. Technical expertise. Computer skills. Project management skills. 
•    Excellent  work ethic. Ability to work independently. Analytical thinking skills. 
•    Expert level experience in delivery methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and the use of relevant tools.

•    Ability to influence, lead, and work as part of a cross-functional, global team
•    Experience in Life & Annuity Industry is preferred, not mandatory
•    Expert level communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?  

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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