AVP, Statutory & PFML Product Management

The Hartford•Hartford, CT

6d•$180,000 - $270,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. AVP, Statutory and Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) Product Management The Hartford is seeking an experienced and dynamic product executive to join our team as AVP, Statutory Disability and Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML). This leader will set product strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver strong financial and operational results across state-mandated programs. You will lead a team in one of Employee Benefits’ most complex and rapidly evolving product areas, partnering with Legal, Compliance, Claims, Actuarial, Underwriting, Operations, Technology, Sales, and TPAs. You will represent The Hartford with regulators and industry groups as PFML expands nationwide. The AVP, Statutory and PFML Product Management will report to the Head of Absence. For candidates near one of our office locations, this role will have a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday), in the office; remotely based candidates may also be considered.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in absence management and/or statutory benefit programs at a leading insurance carrier.
Deep expertise in PFML, statutory disability, and other government-mandated benefit programs, including ownership of cross-functional, highly regulated product portfolios.
Strong understanding of legislative analysis, regulatory compliance, and state filings; experience engaging state regulators, agencies, and trade associations (e.g., ACLI) preferred.
Proven executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence without authority and lead through ambiguity.
Strategic thinker and trusted thought partner; able to translate ambiguous problems into clear priorities, decisions, and execution plans. Proactively shares ideas.
Experience with multi-state PFML implementations (including private plan administration) and managing TPA partnerships and vendor ecosystems.
Strong people leadership with disciplined execution in a complex, cross-functional environment.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Able and willing to travel as needed, up to ~15% of the time.