Technical Product Manager at American Family Insurance Group

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Insurance, Property and Casualty InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of related experience that includes experience in Technical Product Management
Certification in Lean methodologies preferred
Strong understanding of product development and development framework (ideally Extreme Programming)
User-Centered Design certification preferred
Performs product management for a single product team delivering moderately complex products
Instills Product Mindset with a balanced team approach by breaking down complex problems into simple solutions focused on important customer needs
Exhibits analytical skills with the ability to gather and analyze data to drive problem solving and decision-making
May own product strategy and execution, ensuring alignment between customer needs, business goals, and technology capabilities
May participate in making recommendations for best practices and introducing new techniques/tools to the product management team

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains the product roadmap for Underwriting systems, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs
May conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats
Collaborates with stakeholders to gather and prioritize Underwriting system product requirements
Translates business needs into technical specifications and user stories
Defines and drives product strategy by aligning business objectives with long-term technical innovation, ensuring scalability and future-proofing product decisions
May evaluate emerging technologies, architecture decisions, and integration approaches to optimize performance, security, and system compatibility
Oversees the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch
Works with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements
May serve as the primary point of contact for product-related inquiries
Communicates product vision, strategy, and progress to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Advocates for the end-user by ensuring that products are intuitive, user-friendly, and meet high standards of quality
Conducts usability testing and gathers user feedback to inform product decisions
Leverages technical knowledge to make informed decisions about product architecture, design, and implementation
Partners with engineering teams to resolve technical challenges
Tracks and analyzes product performance metrics, identifies areas for improvement, and implements changes to optimize product performance
Fosters a collaborative environment by working closely with cross-functional teams
Facilitates communication and coordination between departments to ensure successful product launches
Performs other duties as assigned