Senior Product Owner, Group Benefits Distribution Compensation Systems

Guardian Life Insurance•Holmdel Township, NJ

1d•$99,150 - $162,885•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Product Owner, Distribution Compensation Systems will play a critical role in executing the business priorities of the Group Distribution Compensation team. The Senior PO will maximize product value by leading the feature vision and owning the team backlog in close partnership with the Tech Lead, ensuring product strategy and vision from the Product Manager translate into delivery that meets business and customer needs. The Senior PO will act as the bridge between the development team and stakeholders, managing dependencies across teams, and maintaining accountability for product quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in product management or a related field
Proven experience in defining and driving product roadmaps, integrating customer research, and ensuring compliance with data/AI standards
Strong knowledge of product journey mapping, business process improvement, and OKR management
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Objectives and Key Results (OKR)
Product Requirements
Product Backlog Management
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Solution Delivery
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of experience in building sales commissions systems
Experience with compensation systems is preferred
Understanding of group benefits insurance industry preferred

Responsibilities

Translate the product vision and strategy into a team backlog, including features and user stories with clear acceptance criteria and tasks, ensuring alignment with epics and customer needs
Work closely with the Product Manager to prioritize and implement process improvements, track progress and communicate updates to stakeholders
Define, prioritize, and sequence product features and requirements in the team backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs
Manage the backlog and roadmap in collaboration with the Tech Lead
Break down data requirements into the team backlog and ensure timely and quality delivery of product functionality and desired customer experience
Work with data and AI SMEs to ensure data and AI standards are met across applications
Conduct go-to-market readiness activities as the team prepares for release, including reviewing the release plan with the PDM