Contribute into the execution of all product lifecycle processes, including product research, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements development, and product launch
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure fulfillment of product requirements and transition products from development to commercialization
Gain a deep understanding of existing systems and customer experience, identify and fill product gaps, and generate new ideas to grow market share and improve customer experience
Act as a technical consultant to the product organization and lead research and prototyping of innovative technologies and products
Identify and document requirements for new products, features, and processes through market research, technical documentation review, and communication with sales, implementation, and customer success teams
Support development and/or review of internal and external product reference materials and coordinate customer-specific rollout
Translate product/platform strategy by writing detailed feature and user stories consumable for Dev teams
Ensure engineering technology and architectural roadmap aligns with and supports the product/business roadmap
Act as a customer liaison on technical issues related to product integration, custom development and requirements
Manage product delivery schedules and tasks related to all aspects of product development
Support Sales in pre-sales initiatives to help close sales and Support Marketing in content creation and market positioning
Requirements
8+ years of experience as a Product Manager, Business/Systems Analyst, or like role
Bachelor’s or equivalent in technology or related field
Handles issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
Ability to foster teamwork
Ability to build collaborative relationships
Technical expertise
Computer skills
Project management skills
Excellent work ethic
Ability to work independently
Analytical thinking skills
Ability to influence and work as part of a cross-functional, global team
Experience in Life & Annuity Industry or financial services is required
Advanced level communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
Should be able to travel on need basis, to meet clients/attend events
Benefits
Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation.
Health/dental insurance
Parental leave
401(k)
Incentive/bonus opportunity
Tuition reimbursement
Great benefits, including health/dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement
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Hard skills
product lifecycle processesmarket researchcompetitive analysisrequirements developmenttechnical documentationfeature and user storiesproduct integrationproject management