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 Guardian's 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 partners
You 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 stakeholders
Oversee 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:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
A minimum of 5–7 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 standards
Familiarity 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 Strategy
Location:
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 visas. In 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:
$118,980.00 - $195,465.00The 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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2022, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $76.0 billion; liabilities = $67.2 billion (including $55.0 billion of reserves); and surplus = $8.8 billion. Dividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian’s Board of Directors.
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