Technical Product Manager II

MAPFRE • Webster, MA

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About The Position

A Technical Product Manager understands customer and business needs and translates them into clear, actionable requirements for Guidewire PolicyCenter. This role owns the PolicyCenter product backlog, defines epics and user stories with strong acceptance criteria, and ensures implementation aligns with the policy lifecycle (submission, issuance, endorsement, renewal, and cancellation). The Technical Product Manager works with engineers and architects to ensure requirements are understood and that implementation plans match expectations, focusing on the technical aspects of product development and collaborating closely with the engineering team to ensure technical feasibility and implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related field. Experience in a technical field can be considered for candidates with a strong understanding of technology concepts.
• 3+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on technical products.
• Strong expertise of Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, DAD, etc.)
• Working knowledge of user research methodologies (e.g., interviews, usability testing).
• Proficiency in product analytics tools and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor presentations for different audiences.
• Decision Making: Makes independent decisions on product strategy, roadmap development, and feature prioritization based on user research, market analysis, and business needs. Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure alignment and address potential risks.

Nice To Haves

• Guidewire experience or certification is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all stages (ideation, development, launch, post-launch) are well-defined.
• Conducts market research and competitive analysis to identify product opportunities and market trends.
• Collaborates with engineering teams to define product features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly, either written or orally with customers, develop, management or peers.
• Conducts user research to understand user needs and translate them into product requirements.
• Creates clear and compelling product presentations tailored for consumption by technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborates with designers, developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure successful product development and launch.
• Works with Product Owners to define product success metrics (KPIs), establish product delivery timelines, and prioritize product backlog items based on their business value and impact.
• Develops and prioritizes the product backlog based on user needs, business value, and technical feasibility.
• Creates and maintains product documentation, including user guides, technical specifications, and release notes.
• Measures product performance & reports them out.
• Stays up to date on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in product management.

Benefits

• Competitive health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work options
• Lifestyle perks like employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leadership programs
• Internal mobility opportunities
• Contribute to meaningful initiatives through Fundación Mapfre, supporting communities and sustainability worldwide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees