Let's begin! Asst Dir-Product Manager

Moody's Corporation•Newark, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Moody’s, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Requirements

Extensive experience in product management and technical leadership within the insurance industry, with a strong focus on underwriting solutions.
Deep knowledge of primary insurance underwriting processes, methodologies, and technologies across lines such as property and casualty, life, and health.
Proven ability to define and execute product strategy, develop multi‑year roadmaps, and lead teams through complex product lifecycles.
Strong technical acumen with experience partnering closely with software engineering, data science, and analytics teams.
Demonstrated expertise in leveraging advanced analytics, predictive modeling, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to drive product innovation.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive, client, and non‑technical audiences.
Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and a passion for delivering measurable business impact.
Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency.
Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or professional certifications such as CPCU, ACAS, or FCAS are a plus.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate the strategic vision for UnderwriteIQ and primary underwriting solutions in alignment with the goals of Moody’s Insurance Solutions.
Lead and mentor the product management team by setting priorities, establishing roadmaps, and driving execution of strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long‑term product strategies that support business growth and maintain competitive advantage.
Oversee the full product lifecycle, from ideation and requirements gathering through release, enhancement, and ongoing maintenance.
Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and customer needs to inform product enhancements and new feature development.
Partner closely with software development, data science, and quality assurance teams to ensure timely, high‑quality product delivery.
Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients, gathering insights and feedback to inform product roadmap decisions.
Support sales, marketing, and client services through client onboarding, product demonstrations, and ongoing relationship management.
Lead client meetings, presentations, and workshops to communicate product updates and capture actionable feedback.
Guide the development of advanced analytics, data models, and underwriting algorithms within the UnderwriteIQ platform.
Champion the adoption of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics to improve underwriting efficiency and accuracy.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements to proactively address emerging market needs.