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# Technical Project Manager at Zinnia - Employee Referral

- **Company:** Zinnia - Employee Referral
- **Location:** Pune, India
- **Posted:** 2026-08-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zind-erprogram/jobs/4707261006

## Job description

## WHO WE ARE:

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.

## WHO YOU ARE:

As an Project Manager at Zinnia Digital, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful completion of projects or programs within our technology organization. Partnering with the product team as well as cross-functional software engineering teams to ensure value delivery for stakeholders. Facilitating timeline and dependency management as well as budget understanding. Additionally, facilitating project team success and adherence to best practices.

## WHAT YOU’LL DO:

- Day-to-day partnership with product management team.
- Plan and oversee multiple technology projects, ensuring they are aligned with overall timeline.
- Support dependency management processes.
- Exhibit exceptional organizational skills.
- Facilitate and adhere to PMO governance.
- Lead and manage projects at an executive level.
- Develop project plans, including project scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
- Manage project teams, including cross functional engineers, QA, and other technical staff.
- Communicate with various stakeholders, including management, project sponsors, and clients, to ensure that project goals, timelines, and dependencies are understood and met.
- Participate and/or facilitate various ceremonies such as backlog refinement and planning.
- Leverage Agile experience to increase team throughput, transparency, and collaboration.
- Identify and manage project risks, including developing contingency plans and managing stakeholder expectations.
- Monitor and help resolve issues as they arise.
- Maintain project documentation.
- Provide regular project status reports to stakeholders.
- Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders.
- Work effectively with teams across different departments and geographies, as well as with external partners and clients.
- Continuously improve project management processes and methodologies.

## WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or relevant experience.
- 8+ years managing technology projects of increasing complexity.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices including Waterfall, Agile, and SAFe.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Experience working with agile methodologies, including Scrum as well as mentoring and upskilling teams in agile methodologies.
- Experience working with project management tools, such as Jira and Airtable.
- Experience working with technical teams, including software engineers and quality analysts.
- Knowledge of software development lifecycles and software development methodologies.
- Strong understanding of the Life Insurance and Annuity Industry - Preferred
- Scrum, SAFe, PMP or other project management certifications are a plus - Preferred

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at [www.zinnia.com](http://www.zinnia.com/) for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

## #LI-SN1

## About Zinnia - Employee Referral

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth, providing enterprise software and data insights that simplify the buying, selling, and administration of insurance products.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Topeka, Kansas, USA (with additional offices in Alpharetta, GA; Greenwich, CT; Short Hills, NJ; Boulder, CO; New York City, NY; Pune, India; Noida, India; Gurugram, India; and Montreal, Canada)
- **Founded**: 2005
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Insurance technology (InsurTech), Life insurance and annuities, Enterprise SaaS
- **Target customers**: B2B – life insurance carriers, annuity providers, distributors, agents, and financial advisors
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To make financial longevity more widely accessible by everyone, simplifying the life and annuity experience from end-to-end so people can protect their financial futures. [zinnia.com](https://zinnia.com/en)

## Products & Services
- **Zinnia Market Connect**: A next-generation marketplace that integrates education, product matching, digital order entry, and servicing into one experience for agents and advisors.
- **Zinnia Now**: A flexible, cloud-native digital solution that enhances and/or converts legacy systems with modern digital tools to transform customer experience.
- **Zinnia Launch**: A fast-track platform that accelerates product design, deployment, and distribution with one seamless system built to scale for long-term policy servicing.
- **Zinnia Platform (Core)**: A modular, cloud-native architecture that integrates easily with existing systems, standardizing operations and enabling carriers to bring products to market faster. [zinnia.com](https://zinnia.com/en)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over $180 billion in assets under administration; serves 100+ carrier clients, 2,500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zinnia/jobs/4682605006)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available; however, the company states it processes over 50% of U.S. annuity digital sales through broker-dealers via DTCC, and 0 of the top 10 banks and top 10 distributors trust Zinnia. [zinnia.com](https://zinnia.com/en)
- **Growth Signals**: 1,258 total employees; 4 offices globally; actively hiring across engineering, product, operations, and sales roles; strong focus on AI/ML and cloud-native technology.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale and Trust**: Over $180B in assets under administration and partnerships with top banks and distributors provide a massive network effect and deep industry integration.
- **End-to-End Platform**: A unified, modular platform covering distribution, administration, and digital experience – reducing fragmentation that plagues the insurance industry.
- **Cloud-Native Architecture**: Modern tech stack that integrates easily with existing carrier systems, enabling faster product launches and lower operational complexity.
- **Data and Analytics**: Deep data insights that help carriers and advisors make better decisions, improve customer outcomes, and drive growth.

## Strategic Focus
- **Modernizing Insurance Infrastructure**: Replacing legacy, fragmented systems with a single connected platform to standardize operations and accelerate growth.
- **Expanding AI and Machine Learning**: Actively hiring for AI/ML roles (e.g., Software Engineer II - AI and ML) to enhance data insights and automation capabilities.
- **Market Expansion**: Growing distribution network (2,500+ distributors) and carrier client base (100+), with a focus on making insurance more accessible to consumers.
- **Product Innovation**: Continuously launching new offerings (Market Connect, Now, Launch) to address different points in the insurance value chain.

## Why Work Here
- **Impact You Can See**: Your work directly translates into financial security for millions of families, retirees, and advisors. As an engineer, your code ensures retirees can trust their income for decades. [zinnia.com](https://zinnia.com/en/careers)
- **Collaborative Culture**: "Collaboration beats ego every time, and every voice is heard." Diverse perspectives are welcome, and the culture emphasizes teamwork, humility, and continuous learning. [zinnia.com](https://zinnia.com/en/careers)
- **Growth and Development**: Mentorship, stretch projects, and a culture of curiosity help employees grow alongside the company. The company offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zinnia/jobs/4682605006)
- **Benefits**: Health/dental insurance, parental leave, profit sharing, PF, incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and more. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zinnia/jobs/4682605006)
- **Work Model**: Hybrid roles available in multiple US locations (Alpharetta, GA; Boulder, CO; New York City, NY; Short Hills, NJ; Greenwich, CT; Topeka, KS) and fully in-office roles in India (Pune, Noida, Gurugram) and Montreal, Canada. Some remote US roles also available. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zinnia/jobs/4682605006)

## Sources
1. [zinnia.com - Company Overview](https://zinnia.com/en)
2. [zinnia.com - Careers Page](https://zinnia.com/en/careers)
3. [greenhouse.io - Zinnia Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zinnia/jobs/4682605006)
4. [greenhouse.io - Employee Referral Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/zind-erprogram/jobs/4663232006)
5. [builtin.com - Zinnia Profile](https://builtin.com/company/zinnia-zinniacom)

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