Role : Production Implementation Specialist
Location : Dallas, Texas (Hybrid)
Reports to : Senior Production Support Manager
About Hippo :
Hippo exists to protect the joy of homeownership. We believe that insurance should protect the things you treasure through an intuitive, modern experience. We provide tailored insurance coverage and preventative maintenance plans that keep you protected throughout your homeowner journey. We'll also help you find coverage for everything life brings-from auto to flood-reimagining how you care for your home.
About This Role :
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Implementation Specialist who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a customer-first mindset to every aspect of the implementation and support process. In this critical role, you will be responsible for onboarding and supporting insurance organizations and producers as they integrate with Hippo's platform to sell Hippo policies.
You will work cross-functionally with product, engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to ensure partners are successfully onboarded and continuously supported throughout their engagement. As the key liaison between technical and business teams, you will manage implementation timelines, coordinate the resolution of production issues, and maintain comprehensive documentation to support smooth integrations.
Your core mission is to ensure production readiness, deliver a seamless onboarding experience, and drive adoption of Hippo applications-empowering partners to effectively and confidently sell Hippo policies.
About You :
- Customer-first mindset with strong communication skills
- Strong analytical and implementation planning skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Technically savvy, with a strong understanding of system integrations and deployment process
- Able to translate technical language into actionable business understanding
- Comfortable managing deployments in high-stakes, time-sensitive environments
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable to changing priorities
Responsibilities :
Coordinate and execute production implementations, including system updates, feature rollouts, and new platform launchesTriage post-deployment issues, assess business impact, and collaborate with teams to drive resolutionPrepare and execute implementation and cutover plans, including risk assessments, rollback strategies, and stakeholder communicationsProvide production support during go-live and stabilization periods, including evenings or weekends if neededMaintain documentation including implementation runbooks, process flows, and change recordsAct as the subject matter expert (SME) on deployment processes, business workflows, and system interactionsManage vendor and third-party system configurations or data integrations required during implementation cyclesReport findings and implementation outcomes to stakeholders and obtain approvals for key decisionsMust Haves :
3+ years of experience in production implementation, deployment support, or IT systems coordinationExperience onboarding external partners in the insurance or fintech industryFamiliarity with Salesforce environments and reportingAbility to interpret REST APIs including endpoints, headers, and responsesExperience with tools like Postman and BigQueryStrong understanding of change management and release coordination best practicesProven ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiencesExperience supporting production environments within the P&C insurance industry or related enterprise systemsExcellent time management and problem-solving skills, especially under tight deadlinesPreferred Qualifications :
Experience onboarding external partners in the insurance or fintech industryBenefits and Perks
Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we're fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with :
Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plan options, 100% covered dental and vision for you and your family, and a wellness program that rewards healthy habits. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Equity -This position is eligible for equity compensationTraining and Career Growth - Training and internal career growth opportunitiesFlexible Time Off - You know when and how you should rechargeLittle Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregiversHippo Habitat - Snacks and drinks available for onsite employeesHippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Hippo's applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant's disability or need for accommodation. Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo's People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.
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