Associate Product Manager

Job Overview
Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide insurance technology leader, is searching for a highly motivated and technically proficient Associate Product Manager (APM) to join our dynamic team. As an APM, you will help provide technical direction in driving the strategy, development, and enhancement, of various Applied products such as Commercial lines quoting, Prospecting Tools, Epic Forms, and more. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, design, and marketing to ensure our Commercial lines solutions meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
Recognized as a pioneer and leader in insurance automation, Applied is the world's largest provider of agency and brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied's people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most. The connected business of insurance enables digital agencies and insurers to create higher-value business transactions and deliver superior customer experiences throughout the entire insurance lifecycle.
What You'll Do

• Commercial Lines Strategy Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive Commercial Insurance strategy aligned with the company's overall product roadmap and business objectives
• Prospecting tool design and requirements documentation: Collaborate with engineering and UX teams to create intuitive Commercial Lines solutions for our agencies
• Requirements Gathering: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand their Commercial insurance product needs and gather requirements for new features and enhancements
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, design, and marketing teams to prioritize Commercial Lines related initiatives and ensure alignment with broader company goals
• Maintain, refine, and prioritize backlog. Define requirements, User stories, and acceptance criteria, and follow agile principles to develop and deliver

What You'll Need to Succeed
We're looking for someone who:

• Can work remotely or from an Applied Systems office

Your experience should include some or all of the following:

• Proven experience (1 to 3 years) in Product management or related roles
• Technical aptitude and the ability to engage with software engineers and technical stakeholders
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, API design principles, and Web Services technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in the areas of Information Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines
  • We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply

Additionally, you may have:

• Understanding of Commercial Lines Insurance workflows and Insurance agency workflows
• Experience with Jira/Confluence or similar project management tools
• Data Analytical and Quantitative skills
• Insurance industry experience

What You'll Gain

• Benefits from Day One

• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
• Wellness incentives
• 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match

• Work-Life Balance

• Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday
• Personal/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Flex Time
• Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates)
• Volunteer time off

• Empowering Career Growth and Success - We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We grow our teams from within and give our employees opportunities to advance

What We Value
We strive for excellence at every turn to be the best at what we do. We invest in talent, care about our people, and are empowered by the results of our work. We fulfill the promise of insurance - safeguarding and protecting what matters most in people's lives. And there is no more important job than that.
Our focus on the workforce, workplace, and marketplace gives us a qualified individual in an environment in which they can be productive while we maintain our position in the industry. To help drive that change toward a vibrant, modern workplace, we have employee-driven networks with commonalities in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and military status.
Who We Are
Applied Systems is the leading global provider of cloud-based software that powers the business of insurance. Recognized as a pioneer in insurance automation and the innovation leader, Applied is the world's largest agency and brokerage management systems provider, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied's people and products enable millions of people worldwide to safeguard and protect what matters most.
For 40 years, Applied Systems has led an industry we helped to create with a mission to continuously improve the business of insurance. From partnerships, acquisitions, and insurance innovation initiatives, Applied has focused on efforts to be the indispensable partner in our industry.
It is an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit http://www.AppliedSystems.com for more information on how you can challenge what's possible.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don't discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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