Senior Product Strategist (Life Insurance)

Job Description

The Senior Product Manager plays a critical role in shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of our products and solutions. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, deliver customer-centric solutions, and support business growth from concept through launch and ongoing optimization.

The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, excels at cross-functional collaboration, and brings a strong understanding of product development, market dynamics, and customer needs.

Grade: 51

Work schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days work from home 

Preference will also be given to someone residing outside of KS meeting preferred work experience listed below. 

Internal Tittle: Mgr, Product - Sr

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Responsibilities:

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and own product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Translate strategic goals into clear, actionable product plans and priorities.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of product capabilities, customer needs, and market opportunities.

Product Development & Execution

• Lead end-to-end product development, from concept and MVP through launch and iteration.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define requirements, scope initiatives, and drive execution.
• Support user acceptance testing, go-to-market planning, and release execution.

Market & Customer Insights

• Conduct and synthesize market research to identify trends, competitive insights, and growth opportunities.
• Incorporate customer and stakeholder feedback to continuously improve products and solutions.
• Balance client (funders) needs with end-user (patients/applicants) experiences to drive meaningful impact.

Roadmap & Prioritization

• Own and manage the product roadmap, prioritizing features and initiatives based on value, feasibility, and business impact.
• Communicate roadmap progress and priorities through executive-level presentations and updates.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with analytics, commercial leaders, marketing, technical development, and other key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Serve as a product subject-matter expert for internal teams, supporting commercialization, sales enablement, and customer success efforts.

Innovation & Growth

• Identify opportunities to enhance existing solutions and introduce new offerings.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments.
• Foster an innovative mindset focused on continuous improvement and scalable growth.

Strategic Partnerships

• Collaborate with third-party vendors and internal partners to support solution delivery and strategic objectives.

Qualifications:

Required Work Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, product development, product strategy, or a closely related role.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including direct management, coaching, performance management, and development of individual contributors.
• Experience leading and supporting Product Owners or similar roles, with accountability for delivery, prioritization, and execution.
• Proven experience managing products across the full lifecycle, including concept development, MVP delivery, launch, and post-launch optimization.
• Demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional teams (e.g., analytics, engineering, commercial, marketing) to deliver business outcomes.

Preferred Work Experience: 

• Experience in life Insurance or other regulated or highly complex environments.
• Experience launching and scaling new products or solutions.
• Experience working with third-party vendors or strategic partners.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale or multi-stakeholder product portfolios.

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cognitive focus required for strategic planning, problem-solving, data analysis, and decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across multiple levels of the organization.

Technical / Job-Specific Knowledge

• Strong understanding of product development methodologies, processes, and best practices (e.g., Agile, iterative development, MVP frameworks).
• Experience developing product strategies, roadmaps, and go-to-market plans.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to analyze market data, customer insights, and performance metrics to inform product decisions.

Skills: 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while thriving in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance client and end-user needs.
• Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement and innovation-oriented approach.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Travel up to 25%
• Directly manage and develop four (4) Product Owners, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree

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