Guardian Life · 1 day ago
Senior Product Owner, Group Benefits Distribution Compensation Systems
Holmdel, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$119K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expGuardian Life is seeking a Senior Product Owner for their Group Distribution Compensation team. The role involves maximizing product value through effective backlog management, aligning product strategy with business goals, and ensuring quality delivery of product functionality.
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Responsibilities
Translate the product vision and strategy into a team backlog, including features and user stories with clear acceptance criteria and tasks, ensuring alignment with epics and customer needs
Work closely with the Product Manager to prioritize and implement process improvements, track progress and communicate updates to stakeholders
Define, prioritize, and sequence product features and requirements in the team backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs
Manage the backlog and roadmap in collaboration with the Tech Lead
Break down data requirements into the team backlog and ensure timely and quality delivery of product functionality and desired customer experience
Work with data and AI SMEs to ensure data and AI standards are met across applications
Conduct go-to-market readiness activities as the team prepares for release, including reviewing the release plan with the PDM
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in product management or a related field
Proven experience in defining and driving product roadmaps, integrating customer research, and ensuring compliance with data/AI standards
Strong knowledge of product journey mapping, business process improvement, and OKR management
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Product Requirements
Product Backlog Management
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Solution Delivery
Preferred
2-3 years of experience in building sales commissions systems
Experience with compensation systems is preferred
Understanding of group benefits insurance industry preferred
Benefits
Skill-building
Leadership development
Philanthropic opportunities
Supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources
Company
Guardian Life
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) is one of the country’s leading mutual insurers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-08-23Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Andrew McMahon
Chairman and CEO
Michael Prestileo
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-12-11
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