Product Manager

The Standard is committed to making a difference in the lives of others and is seeking a Product Manager to oversee the development of new products and services while refining existing offerings. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders and providing subject matter expertise, along with conducting market analysis to inform product strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts market analysis to inform product strategy, build business cases, and maintain deep knowledge of customers, competitors, and industry trends
• Supports sales and marketing through product training, content expertise, campaign development, and representing the organization at industry events
• Manages and enhances assigned products by identifying improvements, overseeing maintenance activities, and serving as a subject matter expert across internal and external partners
• Leads and collaborates on cross‑functional projects to align product objectives, ensure information flow, and assess organizational impacts on people, technology, and workflow
• May serve as project manager for product and service development initiatives of small to moderate scope

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing or related field required
• 5+ years of group insurance experience, product management experience, or underwriting related experience
• Working knowledge of voluntary/worksite products (i.e. critical illness, accident/hospital indemnity, life, and disability)
• Detail oriented, resourceful, and self-directed to meet objectives
• Takes action, initiates activity, pursues ambitious goals with persistence and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks
• Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior as necessary
• Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, understanding diverse perspectives and pushing to examine and challenge ideas
• Industry designation (i.e. CLU, RHU, CEBS) preferred