Data 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:

You’re a data-savvy Product Manager who thrives at the intersection of data analytics, insurance product design, and platform integration. You bring structure to ambiguity and deliver high-impact data solutions that power life & annuity platforms.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own and drive the full product lifecycle for data products—from research, market analysis, and roadmap planning to requirements definition and launch.
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Business, and Client Services to define technical solutions, estimate effort, plan releases, and manage sprint backlogs.
• Design and customize data layouts (e.g., Data Warehouse, Reserve, Tax, NCOA, Hedge) based on Zinnia standards and client-specific requirements.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into clear technical specifications and user stories, leveraging SQL (Oracle/MS SQL Server) and APIs.
• Act as a key liaison across SDLC stakeholders.
• Lead QA and production deployment activities including FTEV validation, defect triage, and post-migration support.
• Perform root cause analysis for incidents, document impact and resolution, and implement preventative actions.
• Identify product gaps and growth opportunities through research on market trends, platform usage, and client feedback.
• Support strategic decisions with analysis on ROI, consumer behavior, build-vs-buy assessments, and platform performance.
• Maintain clear, detailed documentation (e.g., KT decks, data dictionaries, reference guides) and deliver regular training sessions.
• Communicate product and incident status updates effectively to leadership and client stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience in Data Product Management, Business Analysis, or a similar data-centric role.
• Strong hands-on expertise in SQL (Oracle and MS SQL Server) for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Proven experience working with API integrations and data interface design in enterprise systems.
• Solid understanding of system architectures, client/server models, and data integration frameworks.
• Familiarity with business process modeling and workflow tools, including decision tables, data flow diagrams, and system mapping.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions across product and engineering teams.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to develop industry-related knowledge
• Analytical, organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, flexible and motivated
• Great to have experience in BFSI Industry across Annuity, mutual funds, financial services, or life insurance

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, PF, incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and so much more. 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.