Senior Product Manager – Commercial Underwriting Technology

Phaxis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm is looking for a Product Manager to own the underwriting technology product suite. This role involves translating commercial underwriting strategies into clear product requirements, leading product discovery and validation efforts, and collaborating closely with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in product management within underwriting technology and a strong understanding of underwriting workflows, ensuring a seamless user experience while improving system efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of underwriting workflows and technology solutions.
• Experience with product management and product development processes.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into detailed product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Translate commercial underwriting strategies into clear product requirements.
• Own the underwriting technology product suite and guide build vs. buy decisions.
• Lead product discovery, testing, and validation to ensure platform alignment.

Job description

Translate commercial underwriting strategies into clear product requirements and roadmaps, rapidly launching technology solutions that support underwriting workflows.

Own the underwriting technology product suite, guiding build vs. buy decisions across rating engines, client portals, workflow tools, and system integrations.

Partner closely with underwriters to capture decision logic, rules, and edge cases, converting domain expertise into detailed product specifications for engineering teams.

Lead product discovery, testing, and validation to ensure the platform aligns with underwriting intent and delivers a seamless user experience.

Collaborate with engineering on backlog prioritization, sprint planning, and release management to reduce ambiguity and accelerate delivery.

Drive scalable, reliable underwriting systems that improve efficiency, maintain platform integrity, and establish reusable product patterns for future capabilities.