Product Manager

About Igloo 

Igloo (formerly Axinan) is the first full-stack insurtech firm to emerge from Singapore. With offices across Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, China and India, Igloo is fueled by a mission of making insurance accessible and affordable for all. Igloo’s innovation solutions empower companies to eliminate operational risk, drive new revenue streams and optimise and enhance their existing products and services. With a successful Pre-Series C fund round of US$36 million in Dec 2023, Igloo has now raised over US$100 million. The leading regional insurtech firm looks to expand regionally with strategic acquisitions and hiring great talent. 

As a passionate team building meaningful solutions to make an impact, we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us at Igloo. At our core, we prioritise teamwork and foster a culture built on strong collaboration and we are looking for talented people like you.

About the role 

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager with a strong focus on Product and Project Management with technical background to join our dynamic team. 

Job Responsibilities 

1. Project Management:
• Develop comprehensive project scopes and objectives, engaging all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, tracking progress using advanced tools and systems.
• Implement change management techniques to address shifts in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Plan, execute, and manage projects by coordinating internal teams and external partners/vendors to ensure flawless execution.
2. Technical Oversight:
• Leverage IT tools and systems to measure project performance and generate actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Perform technical feasibility assessments to ensure solutions align with business objectives and industry standards.
• Conduct risk management to identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational risks.
3. Stakeholder Management:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and external vendors to drive project success.
4. Sales and Technical Collaboration:
• Collaborate with technical, sales, marketing, underwriting, and finance teams to ensure seamless alignment of project and business goals.
• Assist in preparing and coordinating sales materials and activities to drive business growth.
5. Industry and Product Knowledge:
• Maintain a solid understanding of the insurance industry, including products, trends, and regulatory requirements.
6. Other Duties:
• Support ad hoc initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields. Project Management certification is a plus.
• At least 5 years of product management experience, with a strong technical background. Experience in IT, insurance, or financial services industries preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello) and performance analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with AI tools and workflows (e.g., LLMs/SLMs, AI-assisted workflows and rapid prototyping, automated documentation etc) to enhance product discovery, project efficiency, and data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, risk management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Strategic thinking and leadership with a sense of entrepreneurship and strong passion for success and independence.
• Result-oriented, can operate within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage and influence in a matrix organization (cross-functional) with multiple stakeholders and levels of alignment including senior business leaders
• Strong analytical, communication, fast learner, and ability to work under pressure
• Experience in Agile product development and teams (Confluence and Jira); a strong plus

Any of the following would be a strong plus for the candidates who apply:

• Understanding of software technology industry
• Experience in a start-up or fast-growth environment