Manager

Piper Companies is seeking a Product Manager to support a fast-growing, tech-driven organization within the insurance and financial services industry. The Product Manager role is ideal for an experienced professional with strong expertise in product delivery, enterprise systems, and cross-functional collaboration who is excited to help scale annuity and retail platform capabilities in a high-growth environment. Must be local to Durham, NC. Responsibilities Define and manage the product roadmap and execution for assigned insurance and retail platform areas. Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across operations, actuarial, finance, compliance, data, and engineering teams. Translate complex business requirements into scalable system solutions and actionable development plans. Maintain ownership of product backlog, prioritization, and ongoing refinement in an Agile environment. Support new product implementations including annuity products, financial processing, and policy servicing capabilities. Analyze user workflows and customer experience to identify and drive platform improvements. Balance delivery of new features with technical debt, operational needs, and time-to-market goals. Manage and coordinate with external vendors supporting platform systems and integrations. Improve operational efficiency through process optimization and automation initiatives. Define success metrics, analyze outcomes, and use data-driven insights to inform decision-making. Ensure quality and completeness across deliverables in a fast-paced, high-priority environment. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in product management, business systems analysis, or software delivery. Experience within financial services, insurance, annuities, or other highly regulated industries. Hands-on experience with Policy Administration Systems; FAST platform experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle processes. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Experience translating business needs into technical requirements and scalable solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot system behavior and data outputs. Experience working with APIs, integrations, batch processing, and enterprise system workflows. Proficiency with SQL and ability to independently analyze and validate data. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams. Self-starter with strong ownership mindset and ability to drive initiatives end-to-end. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience. Compensation Salary range: $105,000 - $130,000 Long-term incentive plan Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision Full-time employment with career growth opportunities Hybrid work schedule (3 days onsite per week) #J-18808-Ljbffr