Product Program Manager

Clearwater Analytics is seeking a highly organized and strategic Product Program Manager to support product management activities and act as program management support for our Asset Management segment. In this pivotal role, you will:  

Responsibilities:  

• Coordinate and optimize product management processes, workflows, and team structures.  

• Serve as a central point of contact for cross-functional initiatives within the segment.  

• Partner closely with the Senior Product Manager to prioritize and track strategic programs, ensuring timely delivery and measurable outcomes.  

• Organize segment-level product hierarchies and maintain documentation that supports clarity in ownership and accountability.  

• Prepare and assist with executive-level presentations, product briefs, and performance reports.  

• Facilitate communication between product managers, engineering, client services, and leadership teams.  

• Monitor program risks and dependencies, proposing solutions to keep initiatives on track.  

Product Operations & Organization:

• Develop and maintain tools/templates for segment roadmap, backlog, and release tracking. 

• Ensure product hierarchies and plans are up to date and aligned with company portfolio strategy.  

• Support Agile planning cycles, facilitating clear handoffs between product managers.  

• Be responsible for the entire product delivery model for Asset Managers, including procedures and processes around Discovery, Go-To-Market, Launches, and Product Analytics.  

Program Management:

• Lead program-level planning, execution, and reporting initiatives in the segment.  

• Track deadlines, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple projects.  

• Partner with stakeholders to resolve blockers and adjust timelines as needed.  

Leadership Support:

• Prepare briefing materials and decks for leadership updates.  

• Consolidate data, KPIs, and insights into concise reports for executive audiences.  

• Offer strategic input to the Senior Product Manager on prioritization and focus areas.  

Requirements: 

• 8+ years of experience in product operations, program management, or project management in a SaaS or fintech environment (buy-side/financial services domain strongly preferred).  

• Experience in cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create executive-ready presentations.  

• Proficiency with product management and project tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, PowerPoint, Excel, Aha!).  

• Demonstrated ability to bring structure to complex initiatives and work independently.  

• Highly organized and detail oriented.  

• Able to comfortably switch between operational and strategic work.  

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence without direct authority.  

• Familiarity with investment accounting, data processing, or Wall Street buy-side operations.  

Chicago Salary Range: $100,000 - 140,000 + Bonus + RSU's

New York Salary Range: $120,000 - 165,000 + Bonus + RSU's