Manager, Product Leader

Jobtailor

Colorado

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior product strategy leader with deep retirement industry experience to guide market analysis, competitive intelligence, and product roadmaps. You will translate insights into differentiated value propositions and shape the strategic portfolio for growth.

The role requires strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills to influence executives and cross-functional teams, plus a track record of driving profitable product initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
Seven years of product development experience in the retirement industry.
In-depth knowledge of retirement product features, trends, and regulatory requirements.
Analytical skills for market analysis, customer research, profitability assessments, and risk/compliance assessments.
Communication and interpersonal skills to educate audiences and advocate recommendations with stakeholders at all levels.
Strategic thinking and facilitation skills; leadership to mentor peers.

Responsibilities

Establish and drive strategic vision for market analysis and competitive intelligence.
Identify emerging trends, disruptive market shifts, and growth opportunities.
Translate market insights into product strategies and differentiated value propositions.
Evaluate and prioritize market opportunities and innovation initiatives.
Build business cases to influence investment decisions.
Shape long-term product roadmaps and strategic portfolio direction.

Skills

Market Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

Presentation Skills

Financial Analysis

Risk & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

MBA

Certifications: CLU, ChFC, CFP, PMP

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Establish and drive strategic vision for market analysis and competitive intelligence
Identify emerging trends, disruptive market shifts, and growth opportunities
Translate market insights into product strategies and differentiated value propositions
Evaluate and prioritize market opportunities and innovation initiatives
Build business cases to influence investment decisions
Shape long-term product roadmaps and strategic portfolio direction using distributor feedback, consumer insights, industry trends, demographic changes, and competitive dynamics
Lead product development initiatives and align cross-functional teams around product vision, feature prioritization, profitability, positioning, sales targets, and launch strategies
Oversee feasibility assessments, research and development, hypothesis testing, and opportunity sizing
Lead capability-based assessments and execution strategies for new opportunities
Serve as product subject matter expert to executive leadership and business stakeholders
Partner with Distribution, Marketing, Finance, Technology, Operations, and other functional leaders
Leverage strategic partnerships with distributors, TPAs, vendors, and external industry stakeholders
Develop executive-level communications and recommendations from research, financial analysis, and market intelligence
Present business cases, innovation opportunities, and portfolio recommendations to senior leadership
Research and design retirement products from inception to launch
Manage existing product portfolios for profitability, efficient maintenance, competitiveness, client retention, and intermediary/alliance satisfaction

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience
Seven years of product development experience in the retirement industry
In-depth knowledge of retirement product features, trends, and shifts in regulatory requirements
Working knowledge of profitability metrics
Analytical skills for market analysis, customer research, opportunity sizing, profitability assessments, and risk/legal/compliance assessments
Communication and interpersonal skills to educate audiences and advocate recommendations with stakeholders at all levels
Decision-making skills for consumer market research and product design
Strategic thinking and facilitation skills
Leadership and coaching skills to mentor peers and guide team members
Presentation skills for senior leadership
Willingness to pursue and complete higher education/professional designations
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Occasional travel and travel as needed for internal meetings or due diligence visits
Preferred: Professional designations such as CLU, ChFC, CFP, MBA, or PMP

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in product development within the retirement industry, leveraging market analysis and competitive intelligence to shape strategic product roadmaps and drive profitability. Possesses strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to influence stakeholders and mentor team members effectively.

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