Senior Product Manager- Innovation and Insights

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

The innovation product manager will directly contribute to new growth opportunities by developing, validating, and launching new products focused on digital transformations. The role will take on a customer-focused and entrepreneurial approach to identifying opportunities that solve tangible problems using data driven solutions and will work collaboratively across teams to rapidly test new ideas and capture feedback. We are looking for solution focus thinking, someone who is passionate about data and analytics, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited to roll-up their sleeves to create new products.  

Responsibilities: 

• Partner with extended teams to develop and refine products long-term vision and objectives.
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to and ensure effective delivery of Verisk’s product goals.
• Analyze internal and external data with respect to quality and fitness, develop reasoned recommendations from analysis, and clearly communicate vision and value proposition to stakeholders.  
• Effectively collaborate with a wide array of colleagues in product, risk engineering, marketing, sales, information technology, and operations to develop and refine products long-term vision and objectives
• Support the Innovation Team by assisting in the creation, testing, and tracking of project requirements.   
• Participate in the product portion of sales opportunities to ensure effective positioning of the solution’s value proposition.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• Possess both in-depth and breadth, tech background weighted toward mobile, APIs, AI/ML, IoT, data analytics
• >5 years Loss Control and/or insurance underwriting experience
• An innovative mindset, open to new ideas and challenges outside of what is known or comfortable  
• The ability to distil critical business insights from large quantities of data  
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.  Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with internal staff and external stakeholders  
• Strong critical thinking, analytical problem-solving and collaboration skills  
• Excellent strategic and critical thinking abilities 

Desirable Skills 

• Knowledge of Agile software development principles and use of the JIRA platform  
• Working knowledge of tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to analyze and present data 
• Working knowledge of programing language is a plus 

Additional Information

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.   

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.  

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.  

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.   

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do. 

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the 7th consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.  Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.  

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