Principal Product Manager
About the role:
Salary range: $180k – $210k*
Location: Remote - EST or CST preferred
Kalepa is looking for a technically-focused Principal Product Manager with 7+ years of experience to be a leader within our Product team. We are a VC-backed, remote-friendly startup delivering software to transform and disrupt commercial insurance. Our HQ is located in New York City.
You will be expected to set strategy and drive execution for major product areas of Kalepa’s core underwriting product: working closely with engineers, designers, and other technical resources to deliver on Kalepa’s product vision and unlock value for users. You will be expected to define and own the long-term roadmap, mentor other product managers, and contribute to Kalepa’s culture and commercial success.
About you:
You have 7+ years of product management experience, including 3+ in a senior or principal-level role
You excel at leading cross-functional teams and influencing executive stakeholders, including architectural decisions with engineering counterparts
Hustle mindset - you remove obstacles, take initiative, and find ways to get things done
You love being the voice of the customer. You understand their problems and needs in detail and always look for better ways to address them
You can independently set the strategy for, define, and ship complex, high-impact software products at scale
You value open, frank, and respectful communication
You are data-driven, adept at combining quantitative and qualitative insights to bring clarity, prioritization, and alignment in ambiguous environments
You leverage AI tools both for your own productivity and as part of product innovation, finding ways to make users’ lives better through intelligent features
As a plus:
Experience at a venture-backed startup during hyper-growth
Experience building and releasing a major product end to end, or significantly scaling an existing product
Computer science or engineering background
What you’ll get
Competitive salary (based on experience level).
Significant equity options package.
401(k) plan with employer match (regardless of employee contribution)
Excellent benefits: 100% covered medical, 100% covered vision and dental for individuals and families, and others
Work with an ambitious, smart, global, and fun team to transform a $1T global industry.
20 days of PTO a year
Global team offsites (2021 - Playa del Carmen, 2022 - Rome, 2023 - Buenos Aires, 2024 - Lisbon, 2025 - Cartagena)
Healthy living/gym stipend. Mobile phone bill stipend.
Continuing education credits.
*The salary range listed is an estimate and will vary based on a variety of factors. Final compensation will be determined during the offer stage based on relevant experience, performance during the interview process, and geographic location, and may therefore differ from the posted range.
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Principal Product Manager
About the role:
Salary range: $180k – $210k*
Location: Remote - EST or CST preferred
Kalepa is looking for a technically-focused Principal Product Manager with 7+ years of experience to be a leader within our Product team. We are a VC-backed, remote-friendly startup delivering software to transform and disrupt commercial insurance. Our HQ is located in New York City.
You will be expected to set strategy and drive execution for major product areas of Kalepa’s core underwriting product: working closely with engineers, designers, and other technical resources to deliver on Kalepa’s product vision and unlock value for users. You will be expected to define and own the long-term roadmap, mentor other product managers, and contribute to Kalepa’s culture and commercial success.
About you:
You have 7+ years of product management experience, including 3+ in a senior or principal-level role
You excel at leading cross-functional teams and influencing executive stakeholders, including architectural decisions with engineering counterparts
Hustle mindset - you remove obstacles, take initiative, and find ways to get things done
You love being the voice of the customer. You understand their problems and needs in detail and always look for better ways to address them
You can independently set the strategy for, define, and ship complex, high-impact software products at scale
You value open, frank, and respectful communication
You are data-driven, adept at combining quantitative and qualitative insights to bring clarity, prioritization, and alignment in ambiguous environments
You leverage AI tools both for your own productivity and as part of product innovation, finding ways to make users’ lives better through intelligent features
As a plus:
Experience at a venture-backed startup during hyper-growth
Experience building and releasing a major product end to end, or significantly scaling an existing product
Computer science or engineering background
What you’ll get
Competitive salary (based on experience level).
Significant equity options package.
401(k) plan with employer match (regardless of employee contribution)
Excellent benefits: 100% covered medical, 100% covered vision and dental for individuals and families, and others
Work with an ambitious, smart, global, and fun team to transform a $1T global industry.
20 days of PTO a year
Global team offsites (2021 - Playa del Carmen, 2022 - Rome, 2023 - Buenos Aires, 2024 - Lisbon, 2025 - Cartagena)
Healthy living/gym stipend. Mobile phone bill stipend.
Continuing education credits.
*The salary range listed is an estimate and will vary based on a variety of factors. Final compensation will be determined during the offer stage based on relevant experience, performance during the interview process, and geographic location, and may therefore differ from the posted range.