Group Disability and Leave Product Manager

hq; United States; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Remote-friendly opportunities

Job summary

Securian Financial is seeking a Group Disability & Leave Product Manager to own the vision, roadmap and performance of the D&L portfolio. You will coordinate across actuarial, underwriting, operations, technology, sales, marketing, and legal to drive launches, growth and customer value.

The role enables hybrid or remote work within a commutable distance of St. Paul, MN, with flexible virtual options for non-local candidates.

Qualifications

• Recent Group Disability and Leave product management experience in large case market.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to lead and influence across teams.
• Robust problem-solving skills to remove barriers and drive results.
• Ability to use financial and market information to inform strategic decisions.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrix org.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the group D&L product offerings.
• Develop product strategy and roadmap with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal partners to train and educate across the org.
• Represent D&L expertise with clients, distribution partners, and industry groups.
• Support development of sales enablement and market materials.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

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 include but not limited to:

• 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

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.

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

#LI-Remote

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.

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