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Kin Insurance · 1 day ago

Principal Data Product Manager

Kin Insurance is redesigning insurance to be smarter and centered on the customer. They are seeking a Principal Data Product Manager to lead strategic data initiatives and shape the future of Kin's data product portfolio, driving enterprise-level data solutions for their homeowners insurance business.

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Responsibilities

Partnering with C-level executives and senior leadership to define the long-term strategic vision for Kin's data platform and analytics capabilities
Leading the discovery and validation of transformational data product opportunities that can drive significant business value, competitive differentiation, or operational efficiency
Owning and communicating a multi-year roadmap for enterprise data products, ensuring alignment with company OKRs and making strategic trade-off decisions on priorities
Architecting end-to-end data product solutions that require deep understanding of data modeling, data pipelines, analytics infrastructure, and how different data systems integrate
Conducting sophisticated data analysis using SQL to identify trends, validate hypotheses, and quantify the business impact of proposed solutions
Collaborating with data science teams to design and implement machine learning models, experimentation frameworks, and predictive analytics solutions
Translating complex technical concepts and data models into clear narratives for non-technical stakeholders and executive presentations
Leading cross-functional working groups with representatives from engineering, data engineering, data science, analytics, and business stakeholders to drive alignment on complex initiatives
Defining comprehensive success metrics and KPIs for your products, establishing data governance practices, and building dashboards to monitor product health and business impact
Mentoring and coaching junior and mid-level product managers on best practices in data product management, stakeholder management, and technical decision-making
Evaluating and recommending new data technologies, tools, and platforms that could enhance our data capabilities
Driving organizational change management to ensure successful adoption of new data products and processes across the company
Representing the Data Product team in executive forums and company-wide strategic planning sessions

Qualification

Data product managementSQL proficiencyData modeling principlesData science methodologiesAgile methodologiesData governanceProject managementTechnical acumenStakeholder managementStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsMentoringCollaborationEmotional intelligenceGrowth mindset

Required

10+ years of professional experience in product management, data analytics, or related technical roles
5+ years of product management experience specifically focused on data products, analytics platforms, or business intelligence solutions
Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex data initiatives from conception through successful delivery and adoption
Expert-level proficiency in SQL with demonstrated ability to write complex queries, optimize performance, and work with large datasets
Strong understanding of data modeling principles including dimensional modeling, normalization, data warehousing concepts, and modern data architecture patterns
Working knowledge of data science methodologies including statistical analysis, machine learning concepts, A/B testing, and experimentation design
Experience working with modern data stacks and big data technologies (e.g., cloud data warehouses, ETL/ELT tools, BI platforms like Tableau, Looker, or similar)
Strategic thinking with ability to connect technical solutions to business outcomes and articulate clear ROI
Expert ability to synthesize ambiguous, incomplete, or conflicting information into clear strategies and action plans
Advanced data analysis and quantitative reasoning skills
Strong technical acumen with ability to engage in architectural discussions with engineering teams
Experience with agile methodologies and leading engineering teams in fast-paced environments
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences
Deep understanding of data governance, data quality, and analytics best practices
Proven project management capabilities for complex, multi-team initiatives
Executive presence with ability to influence and build trust with senior leadership
Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing other product managers
High emotional intelligence with ability to navigate organizational dynamics and build consensus
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to make decisions with incomplete information
Exceptional stakeholder management across all levels of an organization
Collaborative mindset that values diverse perspectives and healthy debate
Growth mindset with intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
Resilient under pressure with ability to manage multiple high-stakes initiatives simultaneously

Preferred

Experience in InsurTech, FinTech, or other highly regulated industries
Background in insurance operations, underwriting, claims, or actuarial science
Hands-on experience building or training machine learning models
Familiarity with modern data orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt, etc.)
Experience with real-time data processing and streaming analytics
Track record of successful AI/ML product implementations in production environments
Previous experience establishing data product management practices or building data product teams from the ground up
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field
Experience with customer data platforms (CDPs) and marketing analytics
Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance options
Employee Assistance Program
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity
Critical illness
Legal assistance
Pet insurance
401K with company match of up to 4% of eligible earnings
Flexible PTO for exempt employees (employees typically take 15-20 days annually), along with 8 company-observed holidays
A paid parental leave program that provides 100% salary continuation of up to 14 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non birthing parents
Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Company

Kin Insurance

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Kin Insurance is a direct-to-consumer digital insurance provider that enhances convenience and customization in coverage options.

H1B Sponsorship

Kin Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$753.16M
Key Investors
Runway Growth CapitalWellington ManagementActivate Capital Partners
2025-10-09Debt Financing· $45M
2025-09-09Series E· $50M
2025-03-25Debt Financing· $200M

Leadership Team

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Sean Harper
CEO and Co Founder
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Alex Mitchell
Senior Director of Product Management
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