Product Manager I

About the position

The Product Manager I manages research and development activities relating to the design and development of software or hardware products and qualification or re-qualification of new and existing products. The Product Manager I uses their proven ability to strategize the full lifecycle of a product - from conception through release. This individual will confidently lead cross-functional teams in the successful creation of products that improve consumer experience and grow market share. The individual will work with Zinnia's Product Organization to ensure alignment with organization's strategy and vision.

Responsibilities

• Drive or contribute into 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
• Analyze consumer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships from an ROI and build vs. buy perspective
• Gain a deep understanding of existing systems, customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
• Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services
• Work with a cross-functional team to ensure fulfillment of product requirements, evaluates product performance and transition products from development to commercialization
• Assist in determining product delivery and deployment dates for new product releases, feature and maintenance releases and regular corrective service or service pack releases
• Act as a technical consultant to the product organization and lead research, and prototyping of innovative technologies and products
• Act 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
• Support Sales team in pre-sales initiatives to help close the sales

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience as a Product Manager, including analyzing software/product design, development, and deployment
• Bachelor's or equivalent in technology or related field
• Experience in delivery methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and the use of relevant tools
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
• Ability to interpret and define API requirements, ensuring seamless integration between internal and external systems
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX, and business stakeholders, to define API-related product requirements
• Advanced level communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to influence, lead, and work as part of a cross-functional, global team
• Ability to foster teamwork, build collaborative relationships
• Excellent work ethic. Ability to work independently. Analytical thinking skills
• Must be able to travel on need basis, to meet clients/attending events

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Life & Annuity Industry or financial services is a plus

Benefits

• Health/dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• Incentive/bonus opportunity
• Tuition reimbursement