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Director of Product, High Peak (Information Technology)



Job Classification:

Technology - Data Analytics & Management

High Peak is an innovative early-stage company with revolutionary AI technology for financial planning, investment management, health and wellness, and insurance underwriting. Backed by a leading global financial institution with a 140-year history, High Peak is commercializing and further innovating advanced AI models that predict health and longevity. As a member of the High Peak team, you will be on the ground floor of transforming entire industries using the technology developed by High Peak. 

The Role:  

High Peak is a small but growing organization with evolving needs and is seeking a dynamic Director of Product to join our team. We are searching for a dynamic and experienced Director of Product to lead our product vision, strategy, and delivery. In this high-impact role, you will own the entire product lifecycle for our AI-powered solutions, from ideation to launch and iteration. You will build and manage the product roadmap, prioritize features, and lead the engineering teams to bring the product vision to life.

This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a passion for creating user-centric products that solve real-world problems. You will work closely with business stakeholders, service teams, technology teams, and leadership to identify business outcomes and develop solutions aligned with our product strategy. Your goal will be to address complex business challenges, deploy innovative products, and deliver experiences that delight our customers.

In addition to deep product expertise and analytical experience, you will bring excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. Your agile approach, strong business insight, inclusive leadership style, and commitment to continuous learning will be essential to your success in this role.

This position is primarily virtual with the option to visit our office in Newark, NJ as needed.

You Will:

  • Lead the Product Vision: Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for High Peak's suite of AI-powered products.

  • Own the Product Lifecycle: Manage the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and discovery to development, launch, and iteration.
  • Drive Product Development: Translate user needs and business requirements into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Prioritize and Execute: Manage the product backlog, prioritize features, and ensure alignment with the overall product strategy.
  • Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to ensure successful product development and launch.
  • Be Data-Driven: Define and track key product metrics, analyze data to identify areas for improvement, and iterate on the product based on user feedback.
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Monitor industry trends and identify opportunities to leverage new technologies.  Foster AI innovation through cutting-edge solutions.
  • Be customer focused:  Support go-to-market activities and ensure seamless product implementation.

Who You Are:

  • Experienced Product Leader: 10+ years of experience in product management and/or technology development with a proven track record of successfully launching and scaling products, ideally in a startup environment.
  • Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of software development methodologies and technologies, with the ability to effectively communicate with engineers.
  • Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically about the product vision, identify market opportunities, and translate them into actionable product roadmaps.
  • Customer-Centric: Passionate about creating user-centric products that solve real-world problems and deliver exceptional user experiences.
  • Data-Driven Decision Maker: Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform product decisions and measure product success.
  • Excellent Communicator: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate product vision and strategy to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with financial services, insurance, startups, or the public sector.
  • Experience at a consulting firm
  • Experience working in a startup

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What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $152,500.00 to $206,200.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 

  • Company-funded pension plan. 

  • Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 

  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  

  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. 

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.  

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. 

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com. 

 

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