Lead Associate – Group Benefits Product Management

Protective Life

Lead Associate in Group Benefits Product Management overseeing product lifecycle and driving development. Help protect customers from life's uncertainties through effective insurance solutions.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing the product lifecycle for Group Benefits products, including Group Life and AD&D, Disability, and Statutory PFML. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and leverage data analytics for product performance insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product Management ExperienceGroup Benefits ExpertiseRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeProject Management SkillsExecutive-Level Communication

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Hard Skills

Product Lifecycle ManagementProduct FilingsData AnalyticsAgile MethodologiesFinancial Metrics AnalysisMarket Intelligence MetricsProduct Launch StrategyLegislative InterpretationPricing StrategyOperational Readiness

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration SkillsStrategic MindsetMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsCollaboration ToolsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business AdministrationMS / MBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryEmployee BenefitsGroup Life InsuranceAD&D InsuranceDisability InsuranceStatutory PFMLCompliance StandardsCross-Functional GovernanceMarket PositioningOperational Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle for Group Life and AD&D, Disability (STD/LTD), and Statutory PFML products
drive the development, launch, and scaling of products
ensure timely and accurate implementation of new state programs and legislative changes
work with compliance and filing teams to develop and execute product filings and filing strategy
monitor product performance using financial, operational, and market intelligence metrics
collaborate with Marketing and Sales to inform product positioning and value proposition
partner with Actuarial and Underwriting to support pricing strategy
lead cross-functional alignment and governance across Legal, Claims, Operations, Underwriting, Actuarial, Finance, and Technology
serve as the central product authority and subject matter expert for Group Benefits products
leverage data, analytics, and AI tools to support product research and performance insights
oversee operational readiness for product launches and enhancements
mentor and guide junior members of the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in product management within the insurance or employee benefits industry
expertise across Group Benefits products including Group Life and AD&D, Disability (STD/LTD), and Statutory PFML
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field (MS / MBA preferred)
in-depth knowledge of Group insurance products and best practices
experience with product filings, legislative interpretation, and regulatory compliance
demonstrated experience launching products on new administrative or digital platforms
proven leadership skills and the ability to succeed in a highly matrixed, cross-functional environment
strategic mindset; consistently contributes thoughtful continuous improvement perspectives and new ideas
deep analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
strong project management skills, with advanced knowledge of agile methodologies and project management / collaboration tools
ability to work autonomously and collaboratively under limited oversight
executive-level communication and presentation skills
excellent written and verbal communication skills
ability to travel as needed (~10–15%)