Product Manager, State Paid Leave

Product Manager, State Paid Leave Product Manager of State Paid Leave plays a key role in defining, implementing, maintaining and improving our State Paid Leave solutions. The role coordinates go‑to‑market activities and maintains compliance of the State Paid Leave offerings in a rapidly evolving landscape. It supports all aspects of the offering, including new State Program development, management of the existing portfolio, annual updates and member experience aligning with the overall build out of our State Paid Leave strategy and roadmap. Responsibilities Contribute to the development of a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with Guardian’s goals and objectives. Support monitoring and refining of the existing State Paid Leave product strategy and act as an evangelist for improving wellness. Monitor KPIs to ensure proper adoption and performance outcomes. Work independently and collaborate with product managers and matrix partners to identify opportunities and deliver shared initiatives. Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, externally and in large public forums. Support influencing negotiations with vendor partners and stakeholders across multiple teams and departments. Execute product‑management processes throughout the product lifecycle, including product development, roadmap planning and launch activities. Conduct regular market research and analysis to keep abreast of trends and adapt to market changes. Deliver and present reports, product plans and competitive analyses to internal stakeholders. Oversee accurate and timely completion of compliance/regulatory reports to various state departments. Develop compelling presentations and documentation; represent Guardian in thought‑leadership webinars, broker meetings and roadshows. Qualifications Minimum 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the absence, disability or state paid leave space. Direct disability, absence, or supplemental health group insurance experience. Ability to develop a clear product vision and translate it into actionable roadmaps. Produces clear supporting documents in PowerPoint, Excel, and other tools. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities and foster teamwork across departments and the field. Excellent organizational and analytical/problem‑solving skills, comfortable using metrics and data to form insights, guide decisions and measure success. Project‑management experience with a track record of delivering results on time and within budget. Experience working in a matrixed environment and contributing to cross‑functional teams. Entrepreneurial mindset; ability to work independently under pressure and bring clarity to ambiguous concepts. Financial acumen; analytical skills, ability to analyze and communicate financial information and support business‑case development. Knowledge of Agile and Lean product‑development methodologies. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, computer science, marketing science or related fields. Location & Travel Travel up to 20%. Hybrid (3 days in office per week). Possible campuses: Bethlehem, PA; Greater NYC; Greater Boston; Holmdel, NJ; or other local campus. Salary $79,310.00 - $130,295.00 (base pay, primary location). Additional incentives may apply. Benefits Full‑time eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, 401(k), life insurance, paid time off and wellness resources. 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, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, programs, and activities. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for accommodation requests. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently sponsoring employment‑based visas; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America