Lead Product Manager (CIAM) at Zinnia

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, FinTech, Life and AnnuitiesIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of product/technical product management experience, including at least 3 years in platform, identity, access management, or enterprise SaaS products
  • Proven ability to design and deliver role- and permission-based access systems at scale, preferably with knowledge of RBAC, ABAC, or similar models
  • Experience with authentication protocols such as OAuth, SAML, and OpenID Connect
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical or related field
  • Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and relevant tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
  • Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Ability to work independently, foster teamwork, and build collaborative relationships across a global organization
  • Bonus: Experience in the life & annuities or financial services industry
  • Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings or internal onsite

Responsibilities

  • Own the product roadmap for Zinnia’s Customer Identity Access Management team, driving forward the core capabilities that will enable us scale to being the life and annuity industry’s leading SaaS technology platform
  • Drive the implementation of Zinnia’s role-based access control (RBAC) system, including support for hierarchical role and permission structures to meet complex enterprise requirements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, experience design, legal, compliance, data, operations, and other product teams to ensure planned capabilities align with business goals and compliance requirements
  • Partner with platform and feature teams to ensure new product capabilities integrate seamlessly with CIAM policies and are launched to the correct user segments with appropriate access rights
  • Communicate product vision, priorities, and progress clearly, fostering alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Contribute to core product activities, including maintaining a prioritized roadmap, contributing to sprint planning and ceremonies, writing clear requirements, managing the backlog, and interfacing with clients and stakeholders
  • Define and track success metrics for CIAM capabilities, ensuring measurable improvements in security, compliance, and incident rates
  • Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and secure-by-design thinking

Skills

Product Management
CIAM
RBAC
Role-Based Access Control
Access Management
Authorization
Product Roadmap
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Compliance
Data Security
User Privacy
SaaS

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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