Product Manager

At Allianz Life, we are driven by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting societal equity.

What you do:

The Product Manager role will be responsible for end-to-end execution deliverables needed to ensure success of the product line, as measured by product line OKRs. The Product Manager is involved in the creation of the strategy supporting Allianz Life's products, and serves as liaison between business, technology, and design teams. They lead cross-functional initiatives and manage components and relationships in every phase of development, from product planning through launch and beyond. This role maintains close connection to and works cross-functionally with peers and superiors in Distribution, Operations, Actuarial, IT, and other key stakeholder to drive customer and business outcomes. This role also regularly interacts with Senior and Executive Leaders of the company. You will report into the Sr. Director of Product Strategy and Business Development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Active role in development of strategy supporting the Product Line. Responsible for creation and execution of the product line roadmap, working closely with product delivery and implementation teams to ensure business outcomes are achieved

• Lead business case development in alignment with product line and company objectives and key results (OKR's).

• Responsible for driving the product vision, collaborating with ideation and market intelligence teams, distribution, operations, IT, TSEO and other key business partners to build new products and services, all in continuous alignment with a vision and strategic roadmap

• Responsible for keeping the Business Sponsor informed of progress against roadmap and working closely with Business Sponsor and other key stakeholder to adjust roadmap as needed to meet product line OKR's

• Form and lead cross-functional, ad-hoc working groups to problem solve high impact, urgent issues as they arise; may require mentoring/influencing people not in direct management line

• Continually evaluate data and analytics to build customer insights. Responsible for driving better customer experience through analytics and experimentation

What you bring:

• 8+ years' experience required including experience in product line management or related capability.

• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently.

• Ability to lead and drive outcomes through collaborative, cross-functional teams

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

What we offer:

At Allianz Life, we're proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer a choice of comprehensive medical and dental plan options, a generous time off plan and an outstanding 401(k) company match. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity. Our generous benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we're routinely recognized as a top workplace employer.