Product Manager, Workplace Benefits

Principal Financial Group • Des Moines, IA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Workplace Benefits team is seeking a Product Manager 1 to join their team! The Product Manager 1 is responsible for defining and prioritizing the backlog to effectively address identified product/program/project management objectives. Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Requirements

• 2+ years of business, technology, or product management experience; or equivalent demonstrated through the following: work experience, military experience, or education
• 1+ years working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced product environment with product or engineering teams and stakeholders
• Proven ability to think strategically, collaborate optimally, and make confident decisions in a product-driven environment
• Experienced in managing multiple priorities, leading and influencing cross-functional teams, and navigating stakeholder relationships
• Skilled at integrating varied perspectives and using customer, user, and partner insights to drive informed decisions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with COMPASS or other benefit platforms
• Experience in the financial services/insurance/benefits industries
• Ability to influence without authority and lead transformation initiatives
• Extensive experience in end-to-end product management, with a track record of driving product maturity through strategic planning, iterative delivery, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Define and drive strategy as part of our Workplace Benefits platform product family, aligning to business, product, and enterprise goals
• Guide discovery efforts by using experimentation and analytics to gain insights and prioritize key areas
• Own product roadmap and deliver measurable value through effective agile execution, managing dependencies and frequent releases
• Track product performance, ensure data-driven decisions, and evolve the product strategy to meet changing needs and goals
• Keep team members informed and aligned. Represent product direction, results, and strategy across teams and leadership
• Collaborate with peer product managers, share best practices, and help shape a strong product management culture

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
• Pension Eligible
• Comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed