Product Strategy and Delivery Consultant

Position Summary

The Product Strategy and Delivery Consultant is a newly created position, reporting directly to the Head of Product Strategy and Delivery. Product Strategy & Delivery is responsible for training, developing contract language, state filing, as well as the ownership and management of Group Benefits’ multi-year product roadmaps. These include the prioritization of product specific and multi-line initiatives that impact product economics and the competitiveness of Guardian’s offering in market. In this role, you will work with the Head of Product Strategy & Delivery to develop and validate business strategy across new and current product lines, market entry opportunities, and external partnerships. You will support Product leaders with business strategy development and refreshes and develop and maintain our multi-year roadmap in collaboration with Product Managers.

You Will:

• Create strategic recommendations across diverse topics in alignment with organizational priorities and opportunities
• Gather and/or conduct research to inform the development and validation of business strategy
• Develop and maintain multi-year product roadmap in collaboration with Product Managers
• Support the annual planning process, inclusive of roadmap refresh, and capital planning and prioritization
• Work with Product Managers and across product lines to ensure there is a holistic view of the organization’s priorities and understand the business impact of deliverables
• Develop business cases in support of strategic priorities
• Collaborate with Finance and Actuarial to size strategic opportunities
• Stay current on industry trends and competitor activity, conducting analyses and providing insights to Product leaders, informing shifts to business strategy, product development, and product improvements
• Manage partner pipeline in collaboration with Product Leaders
• Conduct external scouting aligned with strategic priorities, hold exploratory conversations, develop strategic rationale and business case for partnership and secure approval to move into execution phase
• Create compelling narratives and supporting communication materials for executive presentations, including but not limited to MOR, QBR, Board of Directors’, etc.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 5+ years in non-medical, ancillary benefits. Group Benefits experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High comfort level with complex data sets and concepts
• Ability to adapt to changing business priorities and environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong executive presence and public speaking skills including presentation to senior leadership, as well as field stakeholders
• Consistent track record of exceptional performance
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally to solve complex business problems and navigate rapidly evolving macro trends

Location and Work Arrangement:

• Work arrangement will be hybrid (2+ days per week in a Guardian Office)
• Preferred locations include Boston, MA; Bethlehem, PA; and New York, NY

Salary Range

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.