Sr. Director, Product Management

Job Overview
Sr. Director of Product, Distribution Ecosystem
Make a Difference at Ivans
Digital connectivity is the lifeblood of innovation. At Ivans, a division of Applied, we are at the heart of what is driving innovation across the entire insurance ecosystem. This is just one of the things that makes Ivans such a cool place to work. Making a difference - for the industry and within our team - is what pushes us to do better each day.
Our culture is about more than developing the best technology. It's about being innovative, investing in our team, creating a customer-centric environment, and setting the industry up for the future.
Position Overview
We're searching for Sr. Director of Product to lead Ivans' API-driven distribution ecosystem . To keep us headed in the right direction, we're looking for people who understand winning is a team sport, who value and seek to learn from our team's diverse experiences and backgrounds, who welcome a challenge and take risks in the pursuit of creating better outcomes for our customers, and who can, at any given time, step back to laugh and have some fun.
What You'll Do

• Transform distribution experiences across the insurance industry by leading product strategy and vision for our API-driven distribution ecosystem
• Drive strategy, innovation, and execution across our distribution ecosystem
• Lead a product team to develop industry-leading solutions, integration tools, testing frameworks, and documentation that empower customers and developers to effectively integrate Ivans' distribution solutions within their applications
• Understand user needs, develop product roadmaps, and work in close collaboration with UX, engineering, marketing, internal product teams and other stakeholders
• Address developer challenges and enhance product adoption, while also advocating for developers' needs within the organization
• Build end-to-end integration journeys and monitor funnel drop-offs throughout the journey

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

• 10+ years of experience in Product Management, with expertise in APIs, integrations, development lifecycles and the needs of both developers and end user customers.
• 5+ years of people management experience, including 2 years of managing product managers.
• Strong understanding of the content and tools needed by developers to integrate with partner APIs.
• Ability to lead cross functional departmental teams in the development of readiness practices and processes; effective in implementing new and improved processes

You may have other skills or credentials, including:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in the areas of Information Science, Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• Insurance or financial industry experience
• B2B product management experience
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies (i.e. Agile Scrum)
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, ReadMe, Swagger, Pendo, etc.

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 Ivans, 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. You'll get to work with amazing people on cool innovation that brings the industry forward.
A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers 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://www.ivans.com
Your Security Matters:
Our candidates' personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Ivans, a division of 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.
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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