Senior Director – Disability & Absence Product Management

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategy, analysis and recommendations to align with strategic business goals, collaboration with peers and senior management
• Manage and develop product staff, assist and direct team on all relevant projects
• Monitor market and customer needs and pain points, industry research and competitor trends and regulatory and compliance information
• Identify new product innovation and enhancement and development opportunities
• Develop business case, project submission and implementation plans in conjunction with organizational resources
• Define product requirements, features, and functionality, as well as operational model to effectively support the business
• Work closely with Claims, Legal, and Compliance peers to ensure monitoring and compliance with state and federal laws
• Oversee the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch and ensures planning and execution includes upstream and downstream impacts to USAble Life, customers and Partners
• Work with Marketing, Sales and Partners to ensure an effective go to market planning and product launch
• Work with Pricing and Underwriting to determine product pricing model, and to analyze ongoing product performance
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Communicate effectively and frequently regarding product initiatives and issues
• Serve as a key resource for sales and marketing on product and industry information and product positioning and marketing
• Create product filings to meet state regulations if applicable
• Prioritize and balance product workload to meet business demands
• Participate in department management and planning
• May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of group Disability and Absence products and landscape, markets, players, metrics, etc.
• Advanced collaboration skills that support the cross-functional integration of new products into the customer lifecycle
• Knowledge of underwriting, pricing administration/operations systems/processes, and compliance procedures
• Experience developing cost/benefit analysis for new products and options
• A global approach to problem-solving and decision making
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills including the ability to address a wide range of audiences
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work within time constraintsExperience working with employees at all levels, particularly senior management to influence strategy and negotiate and sell ideas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Power Point, among other technologies
• Dynamic, motivating, and entrepreneurial minded with an internal drive to continuously hit goals and deadlines
• Ability to manage, mentor and inspire employees to improve performance and create a supportive work environment
• Knowledge of product development processes