Product Manager, Wellness Solutions

Overview:

Guardians Group Benefits team is seeking a highly motivated Product Manager of Wellness Solutions to join our Wellness Solutions team. This individual will play a key role in defining, implementing, and improving our wellness solutions, coordinating go-to-market activities, and playing an instrumental role in business development with third parties and often early-stage startups.

This is an exciting time to join Guardian and accelerate the build out our highly integrated wellness portfolio, continuing to build upon initial solutions (e.g., digital vision, mental health, and pet wellness) and ensuring the solutions are aligned to the product and company goals. Wellness is an expansive and evolving field. Potential areas of focus for this candidate could be things like musculoskeletal, cancer, caregiving, family planning/fertility, financial planning benefits, etc. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping and enabling people to achieve their wellness potential and understands how to bring these solutions to life in the key moments that matter to the consumer. The individual must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other stakeholders across the value chain.

You Will:

Contribute to the development of a clear product vision and roadmap that is aligned with Guardian’s goals and objectives.

Supports monitoring and refining of existing wellness product strategy, aligning with stakeholders and an evangelist for improving the wellness of those we serve.

Accountability for monitoring KPIs to ensure proper adoption and performance outcomes are achieved.

Works independently but also collaborates with the rest of the product managers and matrix partners to identify opportunities and deliver on shared initiatives.

Effectively communicates with all levels of the organization, externally and in large public forums. Understands how to communicate effectively; articulates information is a manner that is easily understood.

Supports influencing 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.

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.

Supports the development of compelling presentations and documentation. This includes representing Guardian in Thought Leadership webinars and speaking engagements, broker meetings and roadshows, industry associations etc.

Comfortable representing the company as the SME and presents internally and externally alike.

You Have:

Minimum 3 years of experience in product management, preferably in health and wellness solutions.

In lieu of behavioral health and/or EAP, successful candidates must have experience with complex clinical, financial wellness, or mental health products.

Direct life, disability, absence, or supplemental health group insurance experience.

The ability to contribute to the development of a clear product vision and translate that vision into actionable product roadmaps. Produces clear supporting documents in PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

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.

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in business, computer science, marketing science or related fields.

Location and Travel:

Hybrid work arrangement (2 days in office per week)

Preferred locations include Bethlehem, PA; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Holmdel, NJ or other local Guardian campus

Approximately 10-20% travel

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

$76,050.00 – $124,935.00

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.

Health Care

Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

Adoption assistance

College planning

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

Employee Resource Groups:

Colleague Connection Committees

Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

Voluntary self-ID

Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

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 individuals 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 applicantaccommodation@glic.com .

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .