Associate Product Manager at Zinnia

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, FinTech, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a Product Manager, including analyzing software/product design, development, and deployment
Bachelor’s or equivalent in technology or related field
Experience in delivery methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and the use of relevant tools
Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
Ability to interpret and define API requirements, ensuring seamless integration between internal and external systems
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, UX, and business stakeholders, to define API-related product requirements
Advanced level communication, interpersonal, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
Ability to influence, lead, and work as part of a cross-functional, global team
Ability to foster teamwork, build collaborative relationships
Excellent work ethic. Ability to work independently. Analytical thinking skills
Must be able to travel on need basis, to meet clients/attending events

Responsibilities

Drive or contribute into the execution of all product lifecycle processes for products, including product research, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements development, and product launch
Analyze consumer needs, current market trends, and potential partnerships from an ROI and build vs. buy perspective
Gain a deep understanding of existing systems, customer experience, identify and fill product gaps and generate new ideas that grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth
Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services
Works with a cross-functional team to ensure fulfillment of product requirements, evaluates product performance and transition products from development to commercialization
Assists in determining product delivery and deployment dates for new product releases, feature and maintenance releases and regular corrective service or service pack releases
Acts as a technical consultant to the product organization and leads research, and prototyping of innovative technologies and products
Acts as a customer liaison on technical issues related to product integration, custom development and requirements
May lead major releases and ensure feature enhancements respond to customer requests
Support Sales team in pre-sales initiatives to help close the sales

Skills

Product Management

Market Research

Competitive Analysis

Product Roadmap

Requirements Development

Product Launch

Customer Experience

Cross-Functional Teams

ROI Analysis

Build vs Buy

Zinnia

Insurance technology for life products

About Zinnia

Zinnia focuses on improving the life and annuity insurance market by providing a platform that simplifies the creation, management, and servicing of insurance products. The platform uses technology and data analytics to help insurance companies launch products faster and manage them more effectively. This results in a better buying experience for consumers and increased operational efficiency for insurers and financial advisors. Zinnia's platform is user-friendly, allowing consumers to easily understand and purchase life and annuity products. The company aims to enhance the relationship between customers and insurers, ensuring better protection and improved wellbeing for consumers. Unlike its competitors, Zinnia emphasizes real-time data sharing and actionable insights, which help all parties make informed decisions.

Topeka, KansasHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$1.7MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, FintechIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Profit Sharing

401(k) Company Match

Incentive Bonus Opportunity

Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Integration challenges with Ebix's assets could disrupt operations if not managed well.

Ebix's bankruptcy proceedings may affect the terms of the asset acquisition.

Rapid expansion and onboarding of 770 new team members could strain resources.

Differentiation

Zinnia offers a comprehensive platform for life and annuity insurance products.

The company leverages advanced technology and data analytics for efficient product management.

Zinnia's recent acquisition of Ebix's assets enhances its CRM and agency management tools.

Upsides

Zinnia secured $300 million in funding from Vista Credit Partners.

The acquisition of Ebix's assets expands Zinnia's market share and service offerings.

Growing demand for personalized insurance solutions benefits Zinnia's tailored product approach.

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