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 Senior Product Manager leads the Product Life Cycle and strongly contributes to the research & development activities related to the design and development of our 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:
- Lead & contribute into the execution of product lifecycle processes for our Insurtech products/platforms, work with cross-functional teams to ensure fulfilment of product requirements, evaluates product performance and transition products from development to commercialization.
- Lead technical discussions with Engineering teams & thoroughly manage technical/business requirements.
- Assists in determining product delivery and deployment dates for new product releases, feature and maintenance releases and regular corrective service or service pack releases.
- Mentor/Drive a team of Product Managers while acting 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:
- 9+ years of experience into Product Management, including analyzing software/product design, development, and deployment.
- Bachelor’s/Master's or equivalent Degree in technology or related field
- Strong Background of working as a Technical Product Manager or Product Owner/Business Analyst
- Work in strong collaboration with Technology team & drive Technical Execution & Solutioning
- Hands-on understanding of API Integration, SQL, Data Analysis etc.
- Strong understanding of SDLC & technology system interfaces/architectures
- Coaching & mentoring a team of Product Managers or Product Owners
- An SME who performs work with a high degree of latitude; handles the most complex issues.
- Possess strong Communication skills, Problem-solving & Analytical thinking skills.
- Can lead individual assignments & deliver with strong expertise
- 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 in a global team setup
- Great to have experience in Life & Annuity Industry or BFSI
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, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
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Skills Required
- 9+ years of Product Management experience including software/product design, development, and deployment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in technology or related field (or equivalent)
- Proven experience as a Technical Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst
- Hands-on understanding of API integration
- Hands-on experience with SQL and data analysis
- Strong understanding of SDLC and technology system interfaces/architectures
- Coaching and mentoring experience for Product Managers or Product Owners
- Expert-level experience with delivery methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and relevant tools
- Ability to influence, lead, and work cross-functionally in a global team setup
- Experience in Life & Annuity industry or BFSI
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
Zinnia (zinnia.com) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zinnia (zinnia.com) and has not been reviewed or approved by Zinnia (zinnia.com).
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or 'unlimited' PTO is described for many salaried roles, with additional volunteer time, holidays, and wellness days noted. Feedback suggests time off is broadly seen as a solid component of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is explicitly included in role descriptions, and anecdotes cite substantial leave durations. Feedback suggests family leave is a meaningful part of total rewards in the U.S. footprint.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is standard with indications of company matching and, in some cases, profit sharing alongside bonus eligibility. Feedback suggests retirement programs contribute materially to overall compensation.
Zinnia (zinnia.com) Insights
What We Do
Zinnia is Where Complexity Ends and Simplicity Begins. By merging decades of industry expertise with advanced technology, Zinnia seeks to transform the life and annuity experience from end-to-end. We will empower our clients to innovate and launch products faster, to buy, sell, manage, and service products more effectively, and to better serve their customers.
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