Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in insurance technology, is currently searching for a highly motivated and technically proficient Senior Associate Product Manager (Sr. APM) specializing in APIs to join our dynamic team. As a Sr. APM, you will be responsible for providing technical direction in driving the strategy, development, and enhancement, of various Applied products such as Indio, Data Migration tools, Data Lake, Epic Forms, and more. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, design, and marketing to ensure our APIs meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.   Recognized as a pioneer and leader in insurance automation, Applied is the world’s largest provider of agency and brokerage management systems, serving customers throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. By automating the insurance lifecycle, Applied’s people and products enable millions of people around the world to safeguard and protect what matters most. The connected business of insurance enables digital agencies and insurers to create higher-value business transactions and deliver superior customer experiences throughout the entire insurance lifecycle.   What You’ll Do - API Strategy Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive API strategy aligned with the company’s overall product roadmap and business objectives. Own the entire lifecycle of API products, from ideation to launch to ongoing maintenance and optimization. - API Design and Documentation: Collaborate with engineering teams to design intuitive, scalable, well-documented APIs that meet industry standards and best practices. - API Performance Monitoring: Implement monitoring and analytics solutions to track API usage, performance, and reliability, and use data-driven insights to make informed decisions. - Requirements Gathering: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand their API needs and gather requirements for new API features and enhancements. - Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, design, and marketing teams to prioritize API-related initiatives and ensure alignment with broader company goals. - Maintain, refine, and prioritize backlog. Define requirements, User stories, and acceptance criteria, and follow agile principles to develop and deliver.   What You’ll Need to Succeed We’re looking for someone who: - Can work remotely or from an Applied Systems office   Your experience should include some or all of the following: - Proven experience (3 to 5 years) in Product management or related roles, with a focus on APIs and developer platforms. - Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, API design principles, and Web Services technologies. - Strong technical aptitude and the ability to engage with software engineers and technical stakeholders. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Experience with API management platforms, versioning strategies, and API security best practices. - Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data and metrics to drive decision-making and measure the success of API initiatives. - Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the areas of Information Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines - We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply  Additionally, you may have: - Experience with JIRA/Confluence or similar project management tools - Strong analytical and quantitative skills - Insurance industry exposure What You’ll Gain - Benefits from Day One - Health insurance plans, dental, and vision - Wellness incentives - 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match - Work-Life Balance - Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday - Personal/sick time - Paid holidays - Flex Time - Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates) - Volunteer time off - Empowering Career Growth and Success – We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We grow our teams from within and give our employees opportunities to advance. What We Value We strive for excellence at every turn to be the best at what we do. We invest in talent, care about our people, and are empowered by the results of our work. We fulfill the promise of insurance – safeguarding and protecting what matters most in people’s lives. And there is no more important job than that. Our focus on the workforce, workplace, and marketplace gives us a qualified individual in an environment in which they can be productive while we maintain our position in the industry. To help drive that change toward a vibrant, modern workplace, we have employee-driven networks with commonalities in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and military status.   Who We Are For more than 35 years, Applied Systems has created innovative technology for the global insurance industry. Today, we are a rapidly growing software leader that is revolutionizing the way agencies and brokerages succeed. We are smart and curious people in a tech-first environment that champions bold and powerful thinking. We are transforming a complex industry through digitization, automation, and innovative new partnerships. Together we are driving the industry fearlessly forward.   It’s an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit http://www.AppliedSystems.com for more information on how you can challenge what’s possible.   EEO Statement  Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.    #LI-Remote OR #LI-Hybrid