Group Disability and Leave Product Manager

Securian Financial Group; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Leave programs

Holidays

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Volunteer time

ARGs

Job summary

Securian Financial Group is seeking a Group Disability and Leave Product Manager to own the vision, roadmap, and performance of the D&L portfolio. You will partner across actuarial, underwriting, operations, technology, sales, marketing, and legal to translate strategy into market-ready solutions.

You will drive launches, competitive positioning and growth while building training and enablement for internal teams and distribution partners.

Qualifications

• Recent Group Disability and Leave product management experience, ideally in the large case market.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to connect and engage team, facilitate discussion, advocate for product strategy, influence and negotiate with business/corporate areas, and resolve conflict.
• Robust problem-solving skills to remove barriers and drive results.
• Demonstrated ability to use financial, operational, customer, and market information to evaluate product performance and inform strategic decisions.
• Self-motivated with flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and to manage stressful situations.
• Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, and influence and persuade in a matrix environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross functional initiatives and achieve results within a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day management of the group D&L product offerings.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of market position and trends to support effective decisions on future innovation.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to elicit, analyze and understand needs, constraints, risk and alignment with organizational strategy and priorities.
• Creates compelling product strategy incorporating customer needs, strategic priorities and regulatory updates.
• Develops and executes product roadmap with a focus on measurable outcomes; tracks and regularly shares progress with stakeholders and team.
• Leads cross functional development and internal implementation of new Group Disability and Leave products and features, including service standards and functionality and state or municipal plans
• Collaborate with internal partners to develop and maintain a comprehensive training and education program that builds Group Disability and Leave knowledge across the organization.
• Support the development of product education, sales enablement, and market facing materials that enable associates and distribution partners to effectively communicate Securian's Group Disability and Leave value proposition.
• Represent Securian's Group Disability and Leave expertise with clients, distribution partners, industry organizations, and at relevant industry events, as appropriate.
• Collaborating with internal resources to develop a robust training program to educate associates about D&L

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory updates

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Securian is building a new Disability & Leave product line. The Group Disability and Leave (D&L) Product Manager will play a critical leadership role in developing, launching, and managing Securian's D&L product portfolio. The position will own the product vision and roadmap, ensuring that product design, service capabilities, and the customer and distribution experience are aligned with market needs and Securian's strategic objectives. The Product Manager will collaborate across actuarial, underwriting, operations, technology, sales, distribution, marketing, legal, compliance, and other business functions to translate product strategy into market-ready solutions. The position will be accountable for driving measurable business and operational outcomes, including successful product launches, competitive market positioning, growth, customer retention, and ongoing product performance.

*We are open to considering both local and remote talent for this opportunity. If you live within a commutable distance of our St. Paul Home Office, this position follows a hybrid work schedule. If you live outside of a commutable distance, you may be eligible to work as a virtual employee.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the day-to-day management of the group D&L product offerings.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of market position and trends to support effective decisions on future innovation.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to elicit, analyze and understand needs, constraints, risk and alignment with organizational strategy and priorities.
• Creates compelling product strategy incorporating customer needs, strategic priorities and regulatory updates.
• Develops and executes product roadmap with a focus on measurable outcomes; tracks and regularly shares progress with stakeholders and team.
• Leads cross functional development and internal implementation of new Group Disability and Leave products and features, including service standards and functionality and state or municipal plans
• Collaborate with internal partners to develop and maintain a comprehensive training and education program that builds Group Disability and Leave knowledge across the organization.
• Support the development of product education, sales enablement, and market facing materials that enable associates and distribution partners to effectively communicate Securian's Group Disability and Leave value proposition.
• Represent Securian's Group Disability and Leave expertise with clients, distribution partners, industry organizations, and at relevant industry events, as appropriate.
• Collaborating with internal resources to develop a robust training program to educate associates about D&L

Qualifications

• Recent Group Disability and Leave product management experience, ideally in the large case market
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to connect and engage team, facilitate discussion, advocate for product strategy, influence and negotiate with business/corporate areas, and resolve conflict.
• Robust problem-solving skills to remove barriers and drive results
• Demonstrated ability to use financial, operational, customer, and market information to evaluate product performance and inform strategic decisions.
• Self-motivated with flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and to manage stressful situations
• Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, and influence and persuade in a matrix environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross functional initiatives and achieve results within a matrixed organization.

Preferred Skills

• Competitor Analysis
• Consulting
• Data Analysis
• Influencing
• Leadership
• Market Opportunity Assessment
• Primary Market Research
• Product Development
• Sales Strategy Development
• Strategic Thinking

Pay

The estimated base pay range for this job is: $111,300.00 - $207,800.00 Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Benefits

• Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
• Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
• Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
• Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
  • Environmental Health & Sustainability
  • Mental Wellness and Disability Pride at Securian Financial
  • Securian Young Professionals Network
  • Securian Multicultural Network
  • Securian Women and Allies Network
  • Servicemember Associate Resource Group

Work Arrangement

We are open to considering both local and remote talent. If you live within a commutable distance of our St. Paul Home Office, this position follows a hybrid work schedule. If you live outside of a commutable distance, you may be eligible to work as a virtual employee.

Company Culture

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

At Securian Financial the internal title for this position is Business Development Sr. Consultant.

Equal Opportunity

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status.

Securian Financial is a drug-free workplace.

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