Sr. Associate 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
Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in insurance technology, is currently searching for a Sr. Associate Product Manager (Sr. AMP) to join our Product Management organization and work on the EZLynx Agency Management System. We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record for managing and implementing multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic environment.
As Sr. AMP, you will handle research, analysis, and documentation of business requirements, user stories, use cases, user interfaces, defect management, and other product lifecycle specifications.
Additionally, you will work as a liaison among stakeholders to understand the structures, policies, and operations, as well as work cross-functionally with product engineering, quality assurance, business operations, and external stakeholders to build customer-facing solutions for the insurance industry.
What You'll Do

• Lead the development and execution of product strategies for a feature area or a Aid in User Feedback and Research
• Develop understanding of user needs based on user data and cross-functional collaboration
• Assist in Market Research
• Conduct market research to identify and/or validate customer needs.
• Conduct market analysis and provide insights to support product decisions.
• Establish Product Priorities
• Align product backlog and sprints with the product roadmap and key business objectives.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to ensure sprint plans reflect roadmap priorities and timelines.
• Promote Product Strategy
• Assist in the formulation and execution of product strategies.
• Define user stories and acceptance criteria for product features.
• Support the development of business cases for enhancements by analyzing user feedback, usage data, and competitive benchmarks.
• Communicate the Value of Projects
• Communicate the value of individual features to the go-to-market team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure messaging aligns with use needs.
• Engage in the Product Development Lifecycle
• Participate in solution design ceremonies such as design reviews, customer research sessions, and architecture design meetings
• Participate in product development ceremonies such as backlog refinements, sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and sprint retros
• Define product requirements
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support development
• Produce release note documentation for GTM
• Write user stories, use cases, scenarios, reports, business cases, and user manuals resulting from the business process flows
• Conduct business acceptance testing
• Act as the liaison between the customer community (external and internal customers), the software development team, customer support, and product marketing

We're Excited to Learn More About You
We're looking for someone who:

• Can work on a Hybrid schedule in our Lewisville, TX office
• Can work after hours and weekends when needed to meet project timelines

Your experience may include:

• 2+ years of Scrum focused Product experience
• 4+ years transferable experience (non-PM related)
• Complete understanding of all Scrum ceremonies
• Able to confidently run backlog refinements and sprint reviews
• Strong understanding of the SDLC and the Product Lifecycle components
• Proven track record of completing development projects
• Able to manage multiple projects spanning one or more development teams
• Great communication skills (oral and written)
• Able to negotiate deliverables for conflicting interests
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in the areas of Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Science, Computer Science, or related disciplines

You may have other skills or credentials, including:

• PSPO I, PSPO II or other Product Owner certification is a plus
• SaaS experience is a plus
• AI experience is a plus
• Familiarity the US personal insurance markets and insurance agency processes

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 on 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 $85,000 - $100,000 USD. 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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