Product Manager II

WHO WE ARE:   

Zinnia is simplifying how people buy, sell, and administer insurance products. Combining intuitive enterprise technology solutions and data insights, the Policygenius marketplace, and market-leading products including SmartOffice, AnnuityNet, LifeSpeed, WinFlex, TPP, VitalSales Suite, and Exchange Consulting, Zinnia is redesigning the insurance experience for shoppers, advisors, and insurers alike — and enabling more people to protect their financial futures along the way. Zinnia has over $173.7 billion in assets under administration across 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

WHO YOU ARE:

 The Product Manager II (Lead) contributes into and manages the design and development of new and existing products. The associate uses their proven ability to strategize the full lifecycle of a product - from conception through release. This individual will work within and / or 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:  

• 7-11 years of experience as a Product Manager, Business/Systems Analyst, or like 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
• Excellent work ethic. Ability to work independently. Analytical thinking skills
• Ability to influence and work as part of a cross-functional, global team
• Experience in Life & Annuity Industry or financial services is a plus
• Advanced level communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Should be able to travel on need basis, to meet clients/attend events

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.