Director, Product Management

Company



Munich Re Life US



Location



New York
, United States

Munich Re sees the use of data as instrumental in making it easier for people to buy life insurance and to expand the number of people insured. Our Integrated Analytics team leads this effort in the US and Canada for the North American Life business. Headquartered in midtown New York City and with offices in Toronto and Atlanta, the Integrated Analytics team operates as a start-up within the larger corporation; we are central to innovation and pioneering new technologies in the life insurance space. Our solutions are driven by the bold vision and strong sponsorship of North America CEO Mary Forrest.

We're seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the next evolution of our risk assessment platform. Our platform combines cutting-edge technology, sophisticated data science, and deep underwriting expertise to revolutionize how insurers evaluate and manage risk. In this role, you'll shape the future of digital underwriting by driving innovations that make risk assessment more accurate, efficient, and data-driven.

Your Job:

• Develop and maintain deep expertise in risk assessment workflows and market dynamics, becoming a trusted authority on our product's capabilities and industry context
• Gather a deep understanding of customer challenges through research and regular interaction with clients and internal partners; translating their complex problems into actionable questions for the team
• Articulate and evangelize the product vision to stakeholders at all levels, from engineering teams to prospective clients
• Execute product strategy and translate strategy into a focused roadmap for our end-to-end risk assessment platform, balancing customer needs with technical scalability by utilizing quantitative and qualitative product management techniques
• Own the product discovery process, conducting market research and gathering insights from customers to inform product decisions
• Lead the prioritization and execution of the product backlog, ensuring delivery of high-impact features that strengthen our market position
• Partner closely with engineering teams, particularly the technical lead, to ensure successful implementation of product initiatives
• Effectively demonstrate the product's value proposition through compelling demos to prospective clients and stakeholders
• Collaborate across departments (Sales, Customer Success, Engineering) to align on product direction and manage dependencies

Your Profile:

• 6+ years of product management experience
• Strong technical expertise, engineering experience considered an asset
• Strong understanding of modern software development lifecycle, the product operating model, and product management techniques
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to any audience.
• Ability to lead cross-functionally through influence, rather than authority
• A track record of delivering concurrent, complex, high-quality complex projects on time. Demonstrated focus and attention to detail
• Resourceful, creative and motivated to learn quickly and solve challenging problems.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Plans
• PTO and Family Leave
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs - Calm, WW, SoFI, Virgin Pulse
• Commuter Benefits
• FSA and HSA Plans
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Plans

At Munich Re US, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services. We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Munich Re

Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better.

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 40,000 employees in over 50 locations around the globe, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into manageable risk, we enable fundamental change. We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as a key priority with a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions. We dare to think big and are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients.

For New York City based employees, the base salary range anticipated for this position is $201,069 to $232,817, plus an opportunity for an annual company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay.

The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Please note that only candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly. We thank all candidates for their interest.