Company Summary

First American (India) is a GCC (Global Capability Center) of the First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF) family of companies. FAI is a proud member of the FORTUNE 500 companies and has been amongst the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eight consecutive years. First American Financial Corporation provides comprehensive title insurance, closing/settlement, property data and technology solutions. First American (India) creates quality solutions for its customers by combining software, back office, and knowledge processing operations to fulfill First American's business requirements. Our priorities are our employees, customers, and shareholders - in that order. First American (India) has been ranked amongst India's Best Companies To Work For™ 2023: Listed amongst the Top 100 by Great Place To Work® India, FAI is also certified Best Workplaces for Women and Workplace with Inclusive Practices. Software Services helps build First American's product suite that encompasses the best in class Title Insurance, Settlement and Mortgage solutions platforms. Leverages technology product stack across Microsoft platform predominantly to develop, enhance and maintain the best in class applications. The R & D division delivers solutions for the title insurance industry leveraging the best of NLP, AI and ML.

Job Summary

Company Overview

First American (India) is a fully owned subsidiary of the First American Financial Corporation (US) - a leading provider of title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions since 1889. First American also provides title plant management, home warranty, and banking, trust & wealth management services. With locations in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Salem, FAI delivers software development, back-office and knowledge-processing operations to support First American’s global operations in US, UK, Australia & Canada.
FAI has been recognized as one among India’s Top workplaces by Great Place to Work®.

Job Description Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual for the role of Manager, Product Management. In this role, you will play a key role in leading our innovative approach to building and delivering advanced solutions for our customers and partners. You will manage a team of product managers and collaborate closely with engineering teams, business stakeholders and design teams to develop modern solutions for our core business. You will define and communicate strategy as well as day-to-day decisions regarding product development and product releases. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and drive product strategy/vision with clear, supportable objectives and long-term vision for your area of ownership. 

• Craft KPIs & milestones for your team, develop a product roadmap, and write user stories / requirements for your areas of ownership. 

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product managers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. 

• Invest in your team’s professional growth by identifying development opportunities, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure product delivery and quality goals are achieved & maintained.

• Ensure that products meet high standards of quality and reliability before they are released to customers. Oversee testing strategies and gather user feedback to drive further improvements. 

Basic Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, or equivalent
• 14+ years of overall experience, with 8+ years in core product management.
• 3+ years of experience of building and managing a high performing team of product managers.

• Successful track record in software/technology product management and delivering features in an iterative and fast-paced environment. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills connecting business and engineering teams.

• Strong technical background or understanding of software development processes, allowing effective communication with engineering teams. 

• Ability to use data to gain product insights, validate risk, and demonstrate those risks and insights in a meaningful way. 

Preferred Qualification:

• MBA from a reputed institute.
• 5+ years of experience in a highly reputed product driven company.
• Knowledge of Escrow /Title Insurance industry, it’s processes and challenges.

FAI is committed to create an environment that respects, supports and inspires all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation and age. At FAI, we celebrate diversity and believe that an inclusive workforce benefits employees, the organization and our community. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about our company and dedication to putting People First, check out https://firstam.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/faicareers.