Senior Product Owner
Guardian Life
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $118,980 - $195,465 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Translate BenTech product vision and strategy into actionable team backlogs, including user stories with clear acceptance criteria and tasks, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
- Work closely with the Product Manager to prioritize and implement process improvements, track progress and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Oversee the implementation of LIMRA LDEx standards and ensure compliance with industry best practices for data exchange.
- Build best in class integrations supporting Plan, Eligibility, EOI, Leave of Absence, Rating & Quoting, etc.
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, business stakeholders, and technical leads to deliver high-impact solutions.
- Serve as a bridge between customer-facing activities and internal IT teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
- Document and communicate business and technical requirements, supporting both strategic and tactical initiatives.
- Manage and mentor a small team of developers and testers, driving execution on priority items and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conduct go-to-market readiness activities and support release planning.
- Integrate customer research and feedback into product development cycles.
- Ensure compliance with data, privacy, and AI standards across BenTech applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- A minimum of 5–7 years of experience in BenTech, Group Benefits, or related insurance technology domains.
- Proven experience in defining and driving product roadmaps, integrating customer research, and ensuring compliance with data/AI standards.
- Familiarity with LIMRA LDEx standards and/or other industry data exchange protocols.
- Strong knowledge of product journey mapping, business process improvement, and OKR management.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and leading small technical teams.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to be customer-facing and translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Philanthropic opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
product roadmapsuser storiesacceptance criteriadata exchangeintegrationsbusiness process improvementOKR managementcustomer researchrelease planninggo-to-market readiness
Soft skills
communicationteamworkleadershipmentoringprioritizationtime managementcollaborationcustomer-facingcontinuous improvementstakeholder management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree