Sr. Product Manager (UCP)

IVANS Insurance Solutions; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Product Manager to drive innovative solutions for insurance carriers through AI-powered automation. This role involves guiding products from conception to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance product performance. If you have a strong product sense and a knack for translating customer needs into actionable strategies, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values creativity and promotes from within, offering a supportive culture and excellent benefits from day one.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k)/RRSP with employer match

Paid vacation

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Product Management or Software Engineering.
• Strong understanding of product management principles and user needs.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and roadmap, ensuring customer journey connectivity.
• Conduct market research and lead product strategies for features.

Skills

Product Management

Software Engineering

Data Analysis

User Story Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Job Description

Ivans, a division of Applied Systems, is currently seeking a Senior Product Manager to help build new & innovative solutions for insurance carriers leveraging AI-powered automation to improve user workflows.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. The ideal candidate will possess a strong product sense and the capacity to translate customer discovery into actionable product strategy and feature roadmap. You’ll also act as a cross-functional leader between engineering, data science, design, research, and marketing teams to deliver innovative solutions to our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Define the vision and roadmap for a feature area or a product.
• Provide data-driven insights on product performance and identify areas for improvement, demonstrating analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking to identify customer needs or product gaps.
• Perform user research and testing to understand needs and pain points.
• Employ advanced techniques to explore user needs and deepen customer understanding.
• Define product requirements and specifications for features or feature areas.
• Lead the development and execution of product strategies for features or areas.
• Translate insights into recommendations for feature enhancements.
• Ensure feature delivery creates a connected customer journey.
• Perform other duties related to product innovation as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has built products from 0-1 before.
• Has 5–7 years of experience in Product Management or Software Engineering.
• Understands product management principles.
• Has experience writing user stories and defining requirements for data and APIs.
• Possesses strong communication skills, including storytelling and articulating data value.
• Can work with minimal supervision, managing priorities across teams.
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Supports and encourages applicants with military experience and spouses.

Additionally, it’s a plus if you have:

• Understanding of commercial insurance data (policy, claims, underwriting).
• Experience working with Data Engineering and Data Science teams on AI-driven products.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA.

What You’ll Gain

• Benefits from Day One: Health, dental, vision plans, wellness incentives, 401(k)/RRSP with employer match.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation, birthday day off, personal/sick time, holidays, flexible hours, parental leave (U.S.), volunteer time off.
• Career Growth: We invest in talent, promote from within, and support your success.

What We Value

We aim for excellence, invest in our people, and are committed to safeguarding what matters most in people's lives. We foster a vibrant, inclusive workplace with employee-driven networks for ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and military status.

Who We Are

Applied Systems is a leading global provider of cloud-based insurance software, recognized for automation and innovation, serving customers across multiple countries. Our mission is to improve the insurance business continuously, supporting creative thinking and bold ideas.

Visit AppliedSystems.com for more information.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusion, recruiting, developing, and retaining individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected classes.

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