Product Manager

Position: Product Manager

Status: Full Time

About the Job

Why Join Howden US?

At Howden, we’re not just building a business- We’re rewriting the rules of what a global insurance broker can be. And now, it’s your turn to be part of something extraordinary. From three people and a dog to over 22,000 employees across 56 countries, we’ve grown into a $4bn revenue powerhouse with bold ambition: to become a $13bn business with 40,000 people by 2030.

We’re launching our US retail platform with the same entrepreneurial spirit that’s driven our success worldwide- and we’re looking for trailblazers to help shape the future.

Why Howden?

• You’ll Own It
• With 6,000 employee shareholders owning 34% of the company , our unique ownership model means you’re not just joining a team—you’re building a business you truly own.
• You’ll Be Empowered
• We’re a destination for talent where people are trusted to look after their clients and grow together. You’ll have the freedom to lead, backed by global scale and local expertise.
• You’ll Be Part of Something Bigger
• Our integrated platform spans broking, reinsurance, and MGA capabilities—giving you access to everything you need to deliver for clients and build something remarkable

We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.

What is the role?

As a Product Manager at Howden, you will lead the evaluation and delivery of technical solutions that drive collaboration and efficiency across the client value chain. These solutions include AI-driven products, data platforms, and enterprise technologies. You will define product strategy, manage vendor relationships – including partnerships with AI innovators – and ensure alignment with Howden’s transformation goals while maintaining compliance and governance standards.

The ideal candidate brings strong product management expertise, a deep understanding of data-driven solutions, and a passion for exploring AI capabilities. You excel at aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision and translating complex requirements into functional outcomes. You will manage product backlogs, set priorities, and work closely with engineering, business, and analytics teams to deliver impactful solutions. If you are entrepreneurial, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy shaping your own path, this role is for you.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities and transformation objectives.
• Drive engagements with development partners, managing requirements, delivery timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Evaluate and select technical solutions, including AI, data products, and platforms, to support global business needs.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee external delivery partners.
• Ensure compliance with governance, data protection, and security standards in partnership with legal, risk, and IT teams.
• Collaborate with global business units to identify requirements and translate them into functional specifications and user stories.
• Partner with other Product and Service Owners to ensure consistency and integration across initiatives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across geographies and organizational levels.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and updates for senior leadership.
• Facilitate communication between IT and business teams to drive alignment and continuous improvement.
• Use analytics and stakeholder feedback to optimize product performance and employee experience.
• Incorporate change management principles into rollout plans to support adoption and engagement.
• Drive adoption of new technologies across the organization, ensuring successful implementation and user engagement.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of product management principles and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to define product vision, roadmap, and prioritize features effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience translating business requirements into functional specifications and user stories.
• Familiarity with data governance, privacy, and security best practices.
• Collaborative leadership skills to align cross-functional teams.
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Product Management, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of product management experience in a global organization, including 3+ years focused on data platforms, ML infrastructure, or related fields.
• Experience creating Epics, Stories, and Features, and supporting testing within the SDLC process.
• Strong technical background and proficiency with tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with FinTech/Insurtech, cloud computing, insurance, or financial services is desirable.
• Proven track record of managing product backlogs, roadmaps, and feature delivery.
• Experience working with distributed teams and driving consensus across stakeholders.
• Insurance industry experience is a plus.

What do we offer in return? A career that you define.

Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society’s greatest challenges.

And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work – and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality type’. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference, at work and beyond

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.

Our sustainability promise

We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact on the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.

Featured benefits

• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)