The Digital Adoption Leader, reporting to the Head of Digital Workplace and Collaboration, will be a Senior-level engineer with strong written and verbal communication skills. This individual contributor will lead Guardian Life’s strategy and execution for digital adoption across all workplace and collaboration technologies. This role is pivotal in empowering colleagues to fully utilize digital tools that enhance productivity, collaboration, and engagement. Additionally, the Digital Adoption Leader will act as a liaison between IT, business units, and end users—ensuring effective communication, lifecycle management, and successful adoption of new technologies.
You Are:
- Strategic thinker with a passion for empowering people through technology.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments.
- Empathetic leaders who understand the human side of digital transformation.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- A collaborative team player who consistently supports colleagues and exemplifies the highest standards of customer service and excellence.
You Will:
Digital Adoption Strategy & Execution
- Develop and lead a comprehensive digital adoption strategy for workplace and collaboration technologies.
- Drive adoption of Digital Workplace and Collaboration tools including but not limited to devices, operating systems advancements and features, Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Copilot, etc.) across the organization.
- Promote effective use of mobile platforms (iOS and Android) and mobile device management technologies such as Microsoft Intune.
- Support adoption of Windows 11, macOS, and Apple devices in the workplace.
- Design and implement change management and education programs to support adoption efforts.
- Establish and manage a Digital Champions Network to support peer-to-peer learning.
Communication & Enablement
- Track, plan, and communicate new features, updates, and best practices for collaboration tools and endpoint technologies.
- Create and deliver engaging information sessions, webinars, and learning content tailored to various user personas.
- Partner with internal communications to ensure consistent messaging and awareness of digital tools.
- IT Partnership & Technical Enablement
- Collaborate with internal IT teams to interpret and communicate technical updates and roadmaps.
- Translate technical capabilities into business value and use cases for IT and business stakeholders.
- Provide feedback to IT and vendors based on user experience and adoption metrics.
- Support IT teams in understanding and deploying technologies such as:
- Windows 11 and macOS
- Mobile Device Management (MDM) via Intune
- SCCM for endpoint configuration and deployment
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) including Amazon Workspaces, Windows 365 Cloud PC, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
- Application streaming technologies
- User experience analytics tools such as Nexthink
Lifecycle & Vendor Management
- Own the lifecycle management of workplace and collaboration technologies.
- Monitor and summarize vendor roadmaps, identifying opportunities and risks.
- Partner with procurement and vendor management teams to align technology investments with business needs.
Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Define and track KPIs for digital adoption and user engagement.
- Use analytics to identify adoption gaps and develop targeted interventions.
- Continuously refine strategies based on feedback, usage data, and evolving business needs.
You Have:
- 8+ years of experience in digital transformation, IT enablement, or workplace technology roles.
- Proven experience driving adoption of Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms.
- Strong understanding of mobile platforms, endpoint management, and virtual desktop technologies.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working cross-functionally with IT, HR, Communications, and business units.
- Familiarity with digital adoption platforms (e.g., WalkMe) and user experience tools (e.g., Nexthink).
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred. Equivalent practical experience in digital adoption, workplace technologies, or IT enablement will also be considered
Location & Travel:
- The position must be located in one of the following office locations: Holmdel, NJ, New York, NY (Hudson Yards) or Bethlehem, PA
- The position will be Hybrid with 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH
Why Join Guardian Life?
At Guardian Life, we are committed to creating a workplace that empowers our people to thrive. Join us in shaping the future of work—where technology, security, and innovation converge to create exceptional employee experiences.
Salary Range:
$101,180.00 - $166,220.00The 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 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. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. 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 [email protected].
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Who we are
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With over 160 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence.
Today, we stand behind 29 million consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss.
As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues and are building a progressive, innovative and inclusive culture. We uplift individuals and communities through thoughtful social and environmental programs.
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