Product Program Manager

Overview

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:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, + Bonus + RSU's

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