Product Manager, Disability

Overview:

The Disability Product Manager is instrumental in defining, implementing, maintaining, and improving our Disability solutions (e.g. Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Paid Leave Rider), coordinating go-to-market activities, and plays a key role in maintaining competitiveness and compliance of the Disability offerings. 

The Disability Product Manager will support the various aspects of the Disability product offering including but not limited to: new product development, the overall management of the existing portfolio, partnering with distribution and marketing to improve the go-to-market strategy, evaluating and finding ways to improve the customer experience, and ensuring the solutions are aligned to the product and company goals. The Disability Product Manager is passionate about supporting our customers, identifying creative solutions, and understands how to bring these solutions to life in the key moments that matter with the ability to work collaboratively with other stakeholders across the value chain.

You Are:

• An experienced insurance professional who is comfortable working in a matrixed environment and contributing to cross-functional teams.
• Experienced in project management with a track record of delivering results on time and within budget.
• An individual who fosters a high level of teamwork and collaboration between employees, teams, across departments and the field as appropriate.
• Entrepreneurial, with the abilities to work independently under pressure and bring clarity to ambiguous ideas/concepts.
• An excellent communicator and negotiator, possessing stakeholder management skills.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, computer science, marketing science or related fields.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in product management, underwriting, and/or claims, preferably in disability, absence, or supplemental health group insurance.
• Ability to contribute to the development of a clear product vision, translate that vision into actionable product roadmaps, and produce clear supporting documents in PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Financial acumen and analytical skills, ability to analyze and communicate financial information, and support business case development.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable using metrics and data to form insights, guide decisions, and measure success.
• Knowledge of Agile and Lean product development methodologies.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills.

You Will:

• Contribute to the development of a clear product vision and roadmap that is aligned with Guardian’s goals and objectives.
• Support monitoring and refinement of existing Disability product strategy, aligning with stakeholders and an evangelist for improving the wellness of those we serve.
• Own accountability for monitoring KPIs to ensure proper adoption and performance outcomes are achieved.
• Work independently and collaborate with the rest of the product managers and matrix partners to identify opportunities and deliver on shared initiatives.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, externally, and in large public forums; articulate information in a manner that is easily understood.
• Influence negotiations with vendor partners and stakeholders across multiple teams and departments.
• Execute product management processes throughout the product lifecycle, including product development, roadmap planning, and launch activities.
• Conduct regular market research, monitor the market, and analyze feedback/data to determine priorities and identify opportunities to improve the offering.
• Deliver and present reports, product plans, and competitive analyses to internal stakeholders.
• Develop compelling presentations and documentation. This includes representing Guardian in Thought Leadership webinars and speaking engagements, broker meetings and roadshows, industry associations, etc.
• Represent the company as the SME and present internally and externally.
• Occasionally lead projects or sub-teams within a broader project.
• Occasionally be assigned to other Group Products as needed

Location, Travel, and Work Arrangement:

• Travel up to 20%
• Hybrid work arrangement (3+ days in office per week in a local Guardian Office)
• Preferred Guardian Office locations include: Bethlehem, PA; New York, NY (Hudson Yards); Boston, MA; and Holmdel, NJ.

This is a highly rewarding position that affords great opportunities for growth and impact across the organization. Come and join one of the most exciting and dynamic companies in the industry and help make an immediate and positive impact on the world! 

Salary Range:

$79,310.00 - $130,295.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

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