Hybrid Product Manager, Disability

at Guardian Life

• Job title: Product Manager, Disability
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $79,310 - $130,295 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Product Manager focusing on Disability solutions at Guardian, enhancing product vision and strategy in a hybrid role. Collaborating across teams to ensure competitive offerings.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Represent Guardian in Thought Leadership webinars and speaking engagements, broker meetings and roadshows, industry associations, etc.
• Occasionally lead projects or sub-teams within a broader project.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Annual, sales, or other incentive compensation
• Support and flexibility to achieve professional and personal goals
• Skill-building opportunities
• Leadership development opportunities
• Philanthropic opportunities
• Contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits