Senior Product Owner BenTech at Guardian Life Insurance Company

Our Digital team is seeking a Senior Product Owner who will be responsible for designing and delivering advanced integration solutions within the BenTech space. This position is embedded within the business and will collaborate closely with a technical lead managing a focused team of developers and QA professionals. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Carrier BenAdmin and Data Exchange standards along with a strategic approach to product development to help define the future of Guardians integration capabilities with our partners and clients.This is an exciting time to join Guardian as we accelerate our digital capabilities across product experience benefits administration and broker technology. Our goal is to cement our market leading position and innovate using technology to capitalize on new market opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Group Benefits and deliver meaningful change for our customers and partnersYou Will:Translate BenTech product vision and strategy into actionable team backlogs including user stories with clear acceptance criteria and tasks ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.Work closely with the Product Manager to prioritize and implement process improvements track progress and communicate updates to stakeholdersOversee the implementation of LIMRA LDEx standards and ensure compliance with industry best practices for data exchange.Build best in class integrations supporting Plan Eligibility EOI Leave of Absence Rating & Quoting etc.Collaborate closely with Product Managers business stakeholders and technical leads to deliver high-impact solutions.Serve as a bridge between customer-facing activities and internal IT teams ensuring clear communication and alignment.Document and communicate business and technical requirements supporting both strategic and tactical initiatives.Manage and mentor a small team of developers and testers driving execution on priority items and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Conduct go-to-market readiness activities and support release planning.Integrate customer research and feedback into product development cycles.Ensure compliance with data privacy and AI standards across BenTech applications.You Have:Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.A minimum of 57 years of experience in BenTech Group Benefits or related insurance technology domains.Proven experience in defining and driving product roadmaps integrating customer research and ensuring compliance with data/AI standardsFamiliarity with LIMRA LDEx standards and/or other industry data exchange protocols.Strong knowledge of product journey mapping business process improvement and OKR management.Experience working with cross-functional teams and leading small technical teams.Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to be customer-facing and translate business needs into technical solutions.Ability to manage multiple tasks set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Reporting Relationship:As a Senior Product Owner you will report to the Sr. Product Manager Head of Benefits Technology StrategyLocation:The work arrangement for this position will be hybrid (3 days per week in a local Guardian Office).Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment order to be a successful applicant you must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.Salary Range:$118980.00 - $195465.00The 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 addition to salary this role may also be eligible for annual sales or other incentive compensation.Our PromiseAt Guardian youll 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-BeingAs part of Guardians Purpose to inspire well-being we are committed to offering contemporary supportive flexible and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.Equal Employment OpportunityGuardian 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.AccommodationsGuardian 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 individuals 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 .Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Bidding,Exploration,Apparel Merchandising,Adobe Dreamweaver,Courier Delivery,Airlines Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 118980 - 195465