Data Product Manager

Job description

WHO WE ARE :

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values : be bold, team up, deliver value - and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders .

WHO YOU ARE :

You re a data-savvy Product Manager who thrives at the intersection of data analytics, insurance product design, and platform integration. You bring structure to ambiguity and deliver high-impact data solutions that power life annuity pl atforms.

WHAT YOU LL DO :

• Own and drive the full product lifecycle for data products from research, market analysis, and roadmap planning to requirements definition and launch.
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, Business, and Client Services to define technical solutions, estimate effort, plan releases, and manage sprint backlogs.
• Design and customize data layouts (e.g., Data Warehouse, Reserve, Tax, NCOA, Hedge) based on Zinnia standards and client-specific requirements.
• Translate business and regulatory requirements into clear technical specifications and user stories, leveraging SQL (Oracle / MS SQL Server) and APIs.
• Act as a key liaison across SDLC stakeholders.
• Lead QA and production deployment activities including FTEV validation, defect triage, and post-migration support.
• Perform root cause analysis for incidents, document impact and resolution, and implement preventative actions.
• Identify product gaps and growth opportunities through research on market trends, platform usage, and client feedback.
• Support strategic decisions with analysis on ROI, consumer behavior, build-vs-buy assessments, and platform performance.
• Maintain clear, detailed documentation (e.g., KT decks, data dictionaries, reference guides) and deliver regular training sessions.
• Communicate product and incident status updates effectively to leadership and client stakeholders

WHAT YOU LL NEED :

Skills Required

product strategy , Market Research, Agile Methodologies, Data Analysis