Product Manager, Group Retirement (HYBRID)

Equitable•Syracuse, NY

13h•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives-a mission we’ve honed since 1859. Equitable is looking for a dynamic Product Manager to join our Group Retirement team. This role serves as a central execution lead within the Group Retirement Product team, responsible for translating product strategy into delivery with speed, clarity, and accountability. The individual will support Product Innovation and Product Lifecycle efforts while maintaining direct ownership of key product programs administered by the team. The role ensures alignment, execution discipline, and consistent delivery across complex, cross-functional initiatives, while providing leadership visibility into progress, risks, and key decisions. This position offers a hybrid work schedule out of our Charlotte, NC or Syracuse, NY office, with an on–site presence of 2–3 days per week combining flexibility with team collaboration. The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, or another field where critical thinking and organizational skills are paramount
3+ years of experience in financial services, including annuities, group annuity, and NAV-based retirement products in a product role; related sales experience is a plus
Ability to execute on strategy and lead large, complex projects across the organization
Strong analytical, organizational, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate complicated topics into clear, concise statements
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects and priorities, and operate with minimal supervision
Strong leadership skills and the ability to interact effectively with senior leadership across the organization

Nice To Haves

Self-starter who can think creatively, solve business problems, and build effective partnerships across the organization
Group Retirement product knowledge, technical skills, and experience with ERISA and non-ERISA plans
Experience owning, overseeing, and optimizing administered product programs and supporting strategic business plans for multiple Group Retirement products
Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional projects and product launches, partnering across the organization to deliver new products and enhancements
Strategic mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities, optimize program performance, scale adoption, and enhance competitiveness
Strong executive presentation skills and the ability to create clear, decision-oriented materials for senior leadership

Responsibilities

Act as product management lead for select high-priority initiatives across Product Innovation and Product Lifecycle
Translate product strategy and roadmap priorities into actionable plans, deliverables, and clear execution milestones
Drive execution of complex, cross-functional product and regulatory initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines
Manage team operating cadence, including stand-ups, deliverable tracking, milestone management, and governance routines
Coordinate inputs across Product Innovation, Product Lifecycle, Distribution, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Technology, and other key stakeholders
Track progress, manage dependencies, anticipate risks, remove blockers, and proactively drive issue resolution
Serve as the accountable lead for program structure, oversight, performance, ongoing enhancements, and alignment between product design, positioning, and operational execution
Develop clear, concise executive updates and readouts that synthesize complex inputs into actionable insights for senior leadership
Build and maintain strong Group Retirement product knowledge and contribute insights that enhance product strategy, execution, competitiveness, and adoption
Manage cross-functional and complex projects to enhance customer and prospect engagement capabilities