Senior Product Manager

Job Description

Position Summary


Our client is seeking a Senior Product Manager for a direct hire opportunity. The Senior Product Manager is an integral member of the Product Management team that will become a subject matter expert on the software. This role will work cross-functionality to develop product strategies and define requirements that will be used throughout the Product Development Life Cycle.



Pay: $100,000 - $130,000 annually



Responsibilities:

• Work with the SCRUM team to deliver new features and functionality in a specific area of the platform, as well as maintenance and tech debt.

• Establish and maintain business and user requirements in the form of User Stories, use cases, and mock-ups with appropriate level of detail for the software development teams to execute on the project.

• Partner with the Architects, Development and Quality Engineering teams to ensure all requirements are covered and quality is achieved.

• Coordinate product specific communications to stakeholders and clients, including release documentation, major milestones, and product deliveries.

• Drive the product and business planning processes for cross-functional teams.

• Work with the Director of Product to analyze customer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships from an ROI and build-vs.-buy perspective.

• Assess current competitor offerings and seek opportunities for differentiation.

• Develop, implement, and maintain production timelines across multiple departments.

• Work with Director of Product to appraise new product ideas and strategize appropriate go-to-market plans.
• Perform Continuous Discovery and experimentation to fully understand and map out the problem and opportunity space.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years in product management roles, including story writing and experience as a software subject matter expert

• Experience in the life insurance industry, either directly through sales and marketing support, the distribution channel, or through a vendor position

• Intermediate knowledge of Life and Annuity products and concepts?

• Leadership or mentor experience in executing all phases of the software development lifecycle including requirements and stories, sprint management, testing, documentation, and delivery

• Prior Agile experience writing stories is required

• Track record of successful consumer facing AI/ML product deployments?

• Strong understanding of AI/ML product development methodologies and infrastructure?

• Knowledge of AI ethics, compliance frameworks, and risk management

• Certified AI Product Manager (CAPM) Certification is a plus

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

By using best practices and optimal employee recruiting strategies, Kavaliro provides employers with employment solutions by providing the most qualified and professional employees, who can staff both project and permanent positions in order to ensure the ongoing success of all types of businesses. We use a streamlined-yet-thorough approach to staffing that saves our clients administrative time, resources and money.