Product Manager

Job Description
Amazing Career Moments Happen Here
Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That's why at Applied, we're building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers, all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech industry, we're not just redefining what's achievable; we're creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.
Position Overview
Ivans, a division of Applied Systems, is seeking a Product Manager responsible for prioritizing and delivering robust capabilities that allow our business's platform, which includes systems, services, and codebases, to integrate and transmit data to support current and future Ivans products. The Product Manager will collaborate closely with the Development Team and Product Team to define and manage the vision and roadmap of the platform to drive continued innovation, while evaluating the market and corporate priorities, development timelines, and release readiness with a focus on execution and delivery. As a key member of the team, they will have a critical role in shaping the connectivity and workflows of the platform. If you're looking for a chance to redefine how the insurance industry connects and transmits data, this is the opportunity for you!
What You'll Do

• Work with our carriers to identify and document their distribution workflows to prepare analysis for our front-end Product Managers to influence roadmaps, and tooling to better assist our onboarding & maintenance processes.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and gather requirements for new features and enhancements
• Maintain, refine, and prioritize backlog. Define requirements, User stories, and acceptance criteria, and follow agile principles to develop and deliver
• Work with the core product teams to understand the client base, future product direction, and currently identified areas targeted for growth
• Participate in product roadmap/release plan activities to ensure that cross-product opportunities are identified, planned, and delivered
• Ensure appropriate support processes are in place; track and correct product performance/support problems
• Be an ambassador to the internal team, explaining complex solutions and creating flexible offerings when needed
• Establish key monthly platform measurements to track performance, including revenue, usage in the customer base, sales projections, profitability, product performance, and quality
• Responsible for partnering with other Product Managers to meet release deadlines
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate manager or management team.

We're looking for someone who:

• Can work remotely or from an Applied Systems office.
• Ability to travel.

We're Excited to Learn More About You
Your experience may include:

• 3 - 5 years of experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner, in an Agile development environment
• Experience developing product strategies and roadmaps focused on outcomes; utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data to identify opportunities and measure success
• Experience managing and enhancing APIs that internal/external partners and customers use to integrate within their applications.
• Understanding of the content and tools needed by developers to integrate with partner APIs.
• Strong collaborator with strategic planning experience
• Great communicator able to effectively tell the story of technical innovation and get others to share that story
• Demonstrated experience tracking industry trends, technology trends, and the competitive landscape to inform product differentiation

You may have other skills or credentials, including:

• Insurance or financial industry experience.
• B2B product management experience.
• Knowledge in the use of Project Management methodologies (Agile Scrum, etc.)
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, ReadMe, Swagger, Pendo, or other related tools is helpful.

We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses, as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech, to apply!
When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:
A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren't just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.
We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers on our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Holiday and Vacation Time
• Health & Wellness Days
• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday
• Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/

Our targeted starting base salary in the United States for this position ranges from $90,000 - $120,000. To determine a new team member's starting pay, we consider a variety of factors, including someone's depth, breadth, and variety of experience, skills, and responsibilities. Depending on the role, team members may also be eligible to participate in additional compensation plans such as bonus and commission.
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a secure @appliedsystems.com email or through our official careers portal. Recruiters will never request payments, ask for financial account information, or sensitive information like social security numbers.
AI Utilization
We leverage AI tools to streamline parts of our recruitment workflow (such as resume parsing and interview scheduling). However, candidate screening, interviews, and final decisions are 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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