AIR Worldwide (AIR), a Verisk business, provides risk modeling solutions that make individuals, businesses, and society more resilient to extreme events. In 1987, AIR Worldwide founded the catastrophe modeling industry and today models the risk from natural catastrophes, terrorism, pandemics, casualty catastrophes, and cyber attacks, globally. Insurance, reinsurance, financial, corporate, and government clients rely on AIR’s advanced science, software, and consulting services for catastrophe risk management, insurance-linked securities, site-specific engineering analyses, and agricultural risk management. AIR Worldwide, is headquartered in Boston with additional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. To learn more about AIR, please visit us at: www.air-worldwide.com. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

With a history of impressive growth, an innovative culture, and offering industry-leading solutions, Verisk Analytics is an amazing place to work and make a difference. In 2018, Forbes magazine named Verisk to its World’s Best Employers list and, in 2017, to its World’s Most Innovative Companies list for the third consecutive year. We also earned the Great Place to Work® Certification for the third consecutive year in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture.

Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial services. Using advanced technologies to collect and analyze billions of records, Verisk draws on unique data assets and deep domain expertise to provide first-to-market innovations integrated into customer workflows. We’ve been delivering predictive analytics and decision support solutions to our customers for nearly 50 years, helping them protect people, property, and financial assets. At Verisk, you’ll be part of an organization that’s committed to serving the long-term interests of our stakeholders, including the communities where we operate.

At Verisk, you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create a positive and lasting impact on the business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. Our culture of innovation means your ideas on how to improve our business will be heard. As key contributors to our success, our team members enjoy working in a business-casual, collaborative environment that offers state-of-the-art resources, advanced technologies, and an excellent benefits package.

Do you have a passion for GIS and want to help the most advanced insurance and reinsurance companies analyze their risks geospatially? If so, AIR has an outstanding opportunity for you!

The Director for AIR GIS Solutions will define and lead the development of GIS tools and analytics to serve the diverse needs of our clients. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in GIS technologies, a blend of business and technical skill, and the ability to define a vision and make it a reality. This position reports to the Vice President of Product.

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as AIR’s evangelist for GIS technology, by assessing client’s needs, technology trends, and competitive      offerings to develop GIS product requirements and support a long term product roadmap
• Oversee the entire product life cycle of GIS product offerings from strategic planning to release management
• Specify market requirements for current and future GIS product offerings by conducting market research supported by ongoing visits to existing and potential customers
• Prioritize GIS product directions and features to maximize return on investment and client satisfaction
• Analyze potential partner relationships for GIS technologies
• Communicate with software development and quality assurance groups to coordinate the successful deployment and delivery of product releases

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Four or more years of software product management/product marketing experience
• Two to four years of experience associated with design and implementation of GIS technologies in enterprise solutions and/or custom applications in Insurance industry or other GIS products used by the Insurance Industry
• Ability to think strategically and relate to customers, senior management, and project/technical team members
• Ability to engage, drive, and support GIS initiatives across multiple teams
• Capability to effectively document and verbally communicate market requirements to software development technical      staff
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, presentation, and leadership skills
• Ability and willingness to travel (estimated at 30-50%)
• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, computer science, engineering, or other relevant field

 Recommended Qualifications:

• Five or more years of proven experience in the development, release, and support of software technology
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and design techniques
• MS Degree is preferred

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