Product Manager – Supplemental Health, Life, and Disability

Job Description: Ensure assigned products remain competitive in the marketplace by working with Sales and other internal/external areas to identify issues and competitive gaps, then developing the product solutions needed to maintain and enhance the product portfolio.Serve as the SME and point of contact for assigned products and contract information across all markets, supporting thorough organizational knowledge of each product line.Research current market trends and competitor offerings to identify gaps in product offerings and maintain a competitive product portfolio.Use findings to recommend product enhancements or new product development.Maintain awareness of federal and state guidelines, and participate in trade association forums, to ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and compliance standards.Coordinate with Legal/Compliance to update products as needed.Continually monitor and maintain the competitiveness of assigned products by identifying issues, barriers, or emerging concerns and recommending appropriate courses of action.Ensure solutions meet business needs and support overall corporate strategy.Collaborate with SLDA Product leadership, Underwriting, Actuarial and Finance teams to monitor product's financial performance and determine if changes are needed to ensure products remain profitable and competitive.Maintain up-to-date product information (Product Reference Guides, Product Availability, product training materials).Ensure internal and external partners are kept current with the latest product information.Independently lead product enhancement initiatives from opportunity assessment through implementation, including problem definition, solution design, and prioritization of enhancements aligned with customer needs and corporate strategy.Oversee, coordinate and draft updates to policy language, contracts, plan documents, and benefit summaries for assigned products.Coordinate approvals from Legal/Compliance and other authorities prior to implementing changes to product documents or customer-facing materials.Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience3-5 years' experience in product management or product development within assigned product line fields or 5-7 years' leadership experience in assigned product line or group benefits insuranceStrong knowledge of insurance product lifecycle management and the assigned product domainFamiliarity with industry terminology and regulatory standards (e.g., insurance regulations) is essentialAbility to analyze market data and competitive intelligence to drive product decisions.A holistic approach to problem-solving and decision-making.Builds strong partnerships with wide range of teams (Actuary, Marketing, Sales, Operations, IT, etc.) to align priorities and drive shared outcomes.Clearly communicates concepts to diverse audiences through polished, well-organized presentations and materials.Experience in developing and executing product marketing and support materials (such as managing website content and creating collateral) to support product launches and ongoing product management.Self-starter with strong project management skills. Capable of managing multiple complex tasks and coordinating competing priorities independently, with minimal supervision.Benefits: A culture that values employees and celebrates, empowers, and inspires a diverse workforceOutstanding and affordable benefits packagePTO provided at date of hire11 paid holidays401(k) with up to 6% match; fully vested from day 1Remote opportunities with company-provided equipmentTeam-oriented, collaborative group of peersCareer advancement opportunitiesTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramInclusion Council and Employee Resource GroupsRecharge Days and Volunteer Time Off