Technical Product Manager

Job Description
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers - all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40 years of experience in the Insurtech game, we're not just redefining what's achievable; we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
We're searching for a Technical Product Manager to join our Epic Product Management team in a remote capacity. To keep us headed in the right direction, we're looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun.
What You'll Do

• Lead the development and execution of product strategies for API features and supporting capabilities
• Define the vision and roadmap for key API features
• Identify and define problem statements, leading to research that deepens understanding or validates decisions
• Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking to pinpoint customer needs, product gaps, and market opportunities
• Prioritize and manage the roadmap and release plan for API features and supporting capabilities
• Define product requirements and specifications for API features and supporting capabilities
• Translate findings into recommendations, API features, and supporting capability enhancements
• Create business cases for API features, supporting capabilities, and new API products
• Present business cases to Product leadership to gather feedback and buy-in
• Ensure feature delivery creates a connected customer journey and a phased approach to value realization
• Lead cross-functional teams through development cycles
• Track progress towards milestones, identify roadblocks, and recommend solutions
• Execute user research and testing to comprehend needs and pain points
• Utilize various techniques to explore user needs, gaining deeper insight into the customer
• Communicate user needs cross-functionally to align with API product prioritization
• Synthesize market and user data from multiple sources
• Create compelling stories and present to Product leadership to validate hypotheses or decisions
• Communicate feature-area and product values to go-to-market teams
• Define the product positioning and market differentiation for API features and supporting capabilities
• Partner cross-functionally to develop for API features, supporting capabilities, and new API products
• Collaborate with Software Development, User Experience, Customer Experience, Go-To-Market, Customers, and Product Leadership
• Act as a mentor or coach to junior product team members, sharing expertise and promoting continuous learning
• Ensure API documentation is clear, comprehensive, and user-friendly
• Stay updated and report on industry trends and competitor API strategies to maintain a competitive edge

We're Excited to Learn More About You
Your experience includes:

• 5+ years of experience in product management
• Strong technical background or familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and developer tools
• Experience with API analytics tools and platforms
• Proven in-depth understanding of product management methodologies
• Applied knowledge of customer needs, preferences, and behaviors within their product domain, with an emerging understanding of the market landscape
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, taking initiative in removing blockers, solving problems, and driving results across teams

You may have other skills or credentials, including:

• A background working for enterprise SaaS organizations

We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses, as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!
When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Holiday and Vacation Time

• Health & Wellness Days

• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/
Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $90,000 - $130,000. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information, or sensitive information like social security numbers.
AI Utilization
We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, candidate screening, interviews, and final decisions are conducted by real humans.
EEO Statement
Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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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