Senior Director – Disability & Absence Product Management

Responsibilities • Develop and execute product strategy, analysis and recommendations to align with strategic business goals, collaboration with peers and senior management • Manage and develop product staff, assist and direct team on all relevant projects • Monitor market and customer needs and pain points, industry research and competitor trends and regulatory and compliance information • Identify new product innovation and enhancement and development opportunities • Develop business case, project submission and implementation plans in conjunction with organizational resources • Define product requirements, features, and functionality, as well as operational model to effectively support the business • Work closely with Claims, Legal, and Compliance peers to ensure monitoring and compliance with state and federal laws • Oversee the product development lifecycle, from concept to launch and ensures planning and execution includes upstream and downstream impacts to USAble Life, customers and Partners • Work with Marketing, Sales and Partners to ensure an effective go to market planning and product launch • Work with Pricing and Underwriting to determine product pricing model, and to analyze ongoing product performance • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners • Communicate effectively and frequently regarding product initiatives and issues • Serve as a key resource for sales and marketing on product and industry information and product positioning and marketing • Create product filings to meet state regulations if applicable • Prioritize and balance product workload to meet business demands • Participate in department management and planning • May perform other duties as assigned Requirements • Advanced knowledge of group Disability and Absence products and landscape, markets, players, metrics, etc. • Advanced collaboration skills that support the cross-functional integration of new products into the customer lifecycle • Knowledge of underwriting, pricing administration/operations systems/processes, and compliance procedures • Experience developing cost/benefit analysis for new products and options • A global approach to problem-solving and decision making • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills including the ability to address a wide range of audiences • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work within time constraintsExperience working with employees at all levels, particularly senior management to influence strategy and negotiate and sell ideas • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Power Point, among other technologies • Dynamic, motivating, and entrepreneurial minded with an internal drive to continuously hit goals and deadlines • Ability to manage, mentor and inspire employees to improve performance and create a supportive work environment • Knowledge of product development processes