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Job Description

Sr. Product Manager

Remote

Team: Product Management Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 USD Location: Remote

Opportunity for Impact

Applied is where insurance technology gets reinvented, and we build it fast. Our cloud software and AI-powered solutions reach thousands of agencies and brokers worldwide, setting the pace for what modern insurance can do.

Applied’sSenior Product Manager-Benefits willdefine andexecute onthe strategy forApplied’s Benefitsproducts.The Senior Product Manager is a key leader in developing and executing product strategies across various functions within the organization. This role involves identifying problem statements, conducting market research, and driving alignment with feature and product prioritization based on user needs. You will partner with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including other product teams, sales, service, andtechnology teams at enterprise customers, third-party partners as we all work to provide lasting value. This role is expected to drive innovation through workflow automation and AI driven solutions to solve customer problems.

The Sr. Product Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver successful products. The role will focus on tailoring the agency managementsystemexperience for Benefits users,connecting carrier and partner solutions to digitize the roundtrip of insurance,and driving insights by leveragingApplied’sportfolio of BIsolutions.

We’re looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our Epic Benefits team. This role willdefine andexecute onthe strategy forApplied’s Benefitsproducts.The Senior Product Manager is a key leader in developing and executing product strategies across various functions within the organization. This role involves identifying problem statements, conducting market research, and driving alignment with feature and product prioritization based on user needs. You will partner with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including other product teams, sales, service, andtechnology teams at enterprise customers, third-party partners as we all work to provide lasting value. This role is expected to drive innovation through workflow automation and AI driven solutions to solve customer problems.

The Sr. Product Manager collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to deliver successful products. The role will focus on tailoring the agency managementsystemexperience for Benefits users,connecting carrier and partner solutions to digitize the roundtrip of insurance,and driving insights by leveragingApplied’sportfolio of BIsolutions.

What You’ll Do

• Prioritize and manage requirements by translating the backlog into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria while partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure the success of our quarterly planning process

• Lead the roadmap and release planning for a product or multiple related products, balancing strategic goals and operational execution.

• Contribute to product roadmap planning to ensure alignment with market demands and strategic objectives based on market research and insights supported by data

• Ensures the development team can continuously deliver high velocity and quality based on careful planning, progress monitoring, and analysis of the requirements throughout roadmap planning and release planning.

• Drive customer value through end-end workflow automation through integrations, AI/agentic solutions

• Collaborate with Software Development, User Experience, Customer Experience, Go-To-Market, Customers, Product Leadership and Cross Functional Leadership to determine a clear understanding of business problems that can be solved by technological solutions

• Owns establishing exploratory research topics that influence the long-term strategy for a product and spearhead market research and competitive benchmarking to pinpoint customer needs, product gaps, and market opportunities.

• Lead the creation and presentation of strategic business cases to product leadership, cross-functional leadership, and executives, aligning proposals with business goals and customer needs.

• Collaborate with engineering and architecture to develop a financially and technicallyfeasibleroadmap with careful consideration for scalability, security, and product performance.

• Drive product activation - ensure new products or features/releases are ready for on-time, in scope delivery including launch, training, support, marketing, messaging, sales, and other related departments.

• Own the Adoption dashboard for platform solutions – including defining measures, setting goals, reporting on progress, capturing voice of the customer, and recommending tactics to improve KPI’s.

• Define detailed design specifications for software projects, leveraging your technical understanding of full-stack applications.

• Informal mentor to junior product team members, sharing expertise and promoting continuous learning

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in Product Management, Product Ownership, or Business Analysis within Agile, focusing on delivering successful data-driven products.

• Proven track record in developing a product roadmap with data-driven decision making and a commitment to customer value and product adoption

• Proven ability to engage cross-functional teams to deliver software as a service with velocity and quality to deliver exceptional value

• Familiarity with data analytics, data visualization tools, reporting tools; experience with Looker or equivalent tools for data-driven insights

• Ability to influence and drive the implementation of value-added solutions with clearly defined specifications to support development from initial design to adoption

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the areas of Computer Engineering, Information Science, Computer Science, or related disciplines

Bonus points if you also have:

• Experience with APIs and knowledge of benefits administration and/or knowledge of employee benefits

Talent shows up in a lot of different ways, and we mean that. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels, including military members and their spouses and those without a traditional degree or tech background.

Why You’ll Like Working on Team Applied The best work happens when smart people move fast, together. For over 40+ years, Applied has built technology that solves real problems for insurance professionals - and we’re still pushing what’s possible.

You’ll be part of our people-first culture built on trust, inclusion, and growth - where you’re supported to deliver, collaborate with teammates who care, and grow with leaders invested in your success.

How We’ll Support You

We invest in the whole person, not just the role. Our benefits and resources are built to support your health, your time, and your life outside of work:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday

Compensation Transparency

Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position considers a variety of factors, including depth and breadth of experience, skills and role scope. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible for additional compensation plans (bonus and commission).

Your Security Matters Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind. Applied communicates with candidates only via a secure @appliedsystems.com email address or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments or ask for financial account or sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers.

Background Checks

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment background checks and verification processes.

AI Utilization

We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, final decisions are always conducted by real humans.

EEO Statement

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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