Product Manager Data Platform

The Role of Product Manager Data Platform At Accelerant, we are revolutionizing the insurance industry through our AI driven Risk Exchange platform, which processes and handles mission-critical financial data for participants across the insurance ecosystem and provides unprecedented visibility into portfolio performance. As Product Manager Data Platform at Accelerant, you will identify and deliver high impact data driven capabilities across the Accelerant Risk Exchange platform with a focus on increasing Accelerant’s differentiation through data resulting in value for our Risk Exchange participants. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders at our strategic partners, our Finance team, our Distribution team, and Operations team among others to identify high value opportunities to solve mission critical business problems. You will then work with Engineering, Architecture, and other Product Managers to deliver solutions leveraging an AI-Native approach. You will work in a fast-paced environment harnessing new AI based technologies enabling rapid evaluations and iterations providing opportunities to react to feedback and deliver value early and often. What You'll Do Strategy & Discovery Define and evolve the Accelerant Data Platform by gathering requirements from all stakeholders and applying them in a forward-thinking way to support the Risk Exchange strategy and company objectives You will focus on identifying opportunities to deliver value to Accelerant through solutions that enable the Risk Exchange to scale in a highly efficient manner, that solve real-world challenges through data, enable data driven business decisions, and provide unparalleled experiences through high data quality and value Working with other Product Managers, Engineers, Architects, and Designers to ensure the delivery of high value, high quality, and differentiated solutions that delight our users and meets or beats all desired outcomes Collaborate seamlessly with external customers, Operations, Business Solutions Group, and other functions throughout Accelerant, serving as a liaison between business needs and data platform deliverables to continue to maintain differentiation for Accelerant Execution & Delivery Collaboratively develop and own the roadmap for data ingestion and consumption on our platform with a keen focus on optimizing the experience whenever possible Ensure full understanding of Accelerant company goals and work collaboratively with your team to define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) in alignment with company goals and then execute to meet or exceed those goals Prioritize and manage a clear outcome driven backlog in collaboration with the business, Engineering and technical leads, ensuring clarity of scope and alignment with team goals while ensuring iterative and high-quality deliverables Champion a culture of AI-native, rapid experimentation, quick iterations, rapid feedback loops, and continuous improvement as it pertains to value delivery while proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and enhancement Collaboration & Communication Communicate strategy, plans, and platform outcomes to all levels of roles both inside and outside Accelerant Work with other Product Managers and functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, high-impact data products and platform solutions Collaborate seamlessly with Operations, Business Solutions Group, and other functions throughout Accelerant, serving as a liaison between business needs and data platform deliverables and communicate progress often and effectively Co-create with Product Design to shape intuitive workflows, test product concepts, and improve usability through iteration. You’ll Be Successful If You Have At least 3 years experience as a Product Manager delivering commercial products taking an outcome driven approach Background in data-rich product domains and how ML & AI can be used to maximize value from data and solutions Experience with AI-native productivity and creation tools such as Replit, Cursor, V0 (Vercel), etc. to develop prototypes used to rapidly validate desired outcomes Comfort in interpreting and understanding business requirements while collaborating with technical teams to define solutions. Experience in Financial Services and/or Insurance market especially with insurer/carrier data delivery Experience working with modern data platforms such as Snowflake Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when working across disciplines. Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and make progress without full direction especially with driving business requirements to conclusion by understanding data in detail, employing previous experience to assist in breaking “log jams” and getting agreement and sign off Experience in solving data challenges including the ability to query and understand data Experience working with and managing geographically distributed engineering teams. Demonstrated success working with C-level executives Commitment to ongoing learning and staying informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices A big-picture perspective with a passion for success and willingness to dive into the details necessary to achieve it Working Style You’ll thrive in this role if you: Are energized by solving complex problems with a cross-functional team. Are comfortable in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities. Seek input, challenge assumptions, and welcome feedback. Are comfortable digging into technical details while keeping the user in focus. Can gain trust across the organization, even when influence is informal. Can confidently communicate particularly when there is not broad agreement around certain approaches, definitions and requirements. Enjoy our comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your diverse needs and support your well-being: Work-life balance: We believe that taking time to rest and recharge makes us all better. That’s why we offer flexible time off and encourage our team to take the time they need to prioritize their health and well-being. Health and wellness: We offer high-quality health, dental, and other benefits to ensure our team members have access to the care they need. Remote work: Work where you’re most productive and fulfilled. This position is open to remote candidates across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, who have the flexibility to work with our teams distributed across Europe and North America. Most cross-team collaboration happens in the mornings of the Eastern Time Zone. Travel: We value face-to-face connections and believe that in-person interactions can enhance collaboration and build stronger relationships. Travel is a part of your role, with opportunities to connect with your team and our customers in-person. At Accelerant, we recognize that a diverse and inclusive workplace is critical to our success. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. #LI-DNI About Accelerant Accelerant is a data-driven risk exchange connecting underwriters of specialty insurance risk with risk capital providers. Accelerant was founded in 2018 by a group of longtime insurance industry executives and technology experts who shared a vision of rebuilding the way risk is exchanged – so that it works better, for everyone. The Accelerant risk exchange does business across more than 20 different countries and 250 specialty products, and we are proud that our insurers have been awarded an AM Best A- (Excellent) rating. For more information, please visit .