Director, Product Management

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 Director, Product Management owns the definition, creation, execution and support of the product working with different functional groups throughout the lifecycle of the product. This role will work on a product that focuses on agent distribution, commission, and management systems This includes creating a product vision based on customer / market intelligence and innovative ideas, the product roadmap with both business and technical features, collaborating with engineering for the build, collaborating with sales / marketing for market positioning and sales support and with the customer support to ensure SLAs are met. The individual will work with Zinnia’s Product Organization to ensure alignment with organization’s strategy and vision.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

• Own the product definition and roadmap for one or more product portfolios
• Create and own the Product Strategy Document with input from Sales / Marketing / Engineering
• Oversees and drives the execution of all product lifecycle processes for products, including product research, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements development, and product launch
• Approves product delivery and deployment dates for new product releases, feature and maintenance releases and regular corrective service or service pack releases
• Leads a team of product managers, product architects, UX / UI SMEs
• Lead competitive and market intelligence analysis to create a winning product in the market
• Support Marketing team in content creation and market positioning including participating in industry events for brand awareness and market analysis
• Support Sales team in pre-sales initiatives to help close the sales
• Primarily responsible for strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function in alignment with organizational objectives
• Establishes departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization's long-term success
• Collaborate with the customer success team to deliver a customer specific solution, including customer specific features, prioritizing roadmap and incorporating learnings from ongoing support
• Continuously evaluate market for innovation / tech firms for expanding the ecosystem and / or capability

WHAT YOU’LL NEED :

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The salary range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations. The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $200,000. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive salaries that align with the individual’s skills, education, experience, training, and geographic location. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts. We offer great benefits, including health / dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), 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.

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