Insurance Product Strategist

Guardian Life is seeking a Product Manager to join our team.

• This role will be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of dental insurance products.

The ideal candidate will have experience in product management, preferably in claims, account management, implementation, and/or product management. Direct dental group insurance experience is also required.

• Contribute to the development of a clear product vision and roadmap that is aligned with Guardian's goals and objectives.
• Assess key market factors, including competitive landscape, consumer and policyholder insights, and unmet customer needs to identify areas of opportunity for differentiated dental product or service enhancements.
• Support monitoring and participating in industry trade groups, meetings and other activities and sharing key learnings with all internal stakeholders.
• Accountability for monitoring KPIs to ensure proper adoption and performance outcomes are achieved.
• Work independently but also collaborates with the rest of the product managers and matrix partners to identify opportunities and deliver on shared initiatives.
• Communicate effectively by articulating information in a manner that is easily understood, both internally and externally, across all levels of the organization and in large public forums.
• Support negotiations with vendor partners, and influences stakeholders across multiple teams and departments.
• Execute product management processes throughout the product lifecycle, including product development, roadmap planning, and launch activities.
• Ensure that procedures and systems are updated as necessary and that changes are communicated to all interested parties.
• Conduct regular market research and analysis to keep abreast of trends and adapt to the ever-changing market environment.
• Deliver and present reports, product plans, and competitive analyses to internal stakeholders.
• Support the development of compelling presentations and documentation.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in product management, preferably in claims, account management, implementation, and/or product management.
• Direct dental group insurance experience.
• Ability to contribute to the development of a clear product vision and translate that vision into actionable product roadmaps.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Fosters a high level of teamwork and collaboration between employees, teams, across departments and the field as appropriate.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills.
• Exhibits analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable using metrics and data to form insights, guide decisions, and measure success.
• Project management experience with a track record of delivering results on time and within budget.
• Experience working within a matrixed environment and contributing to cross-functional teams.
• Entrepreneurial – ability to work independently and under pressure; ability to bring clarity to ideas that may appear unclear or ambiguous in concept.
• Exhibits financial acumen, analytical skills, ability to analyze and communicate financial information, and support business case development.
• Knowledge of Agile and Lean product development methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, computer science, marketing science or related fields.

At Guardian Life, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan and employee assistance program.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to take your career to the next level, please submit your application through our website.