Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our service team as an Associate Product Manager!

About the role

Under general direction, as the Associate Product Manager/ Absence and PFML Delivery Manager you will assist senior members of product development management team in identifying product needs; conduct competitive analysis; develop new products and/or enhancing the features of existing products; and working closely with operations, technology, business line, training and sales management involved in supporting and/or promoting Symetra's products. This position typically leads projects with basic or moderate-level complexity and may also manage the work of Product Analysts in support of product maintenance and development projects.

What you'll do in this role

• Represent Product department as lead or sponsor on various projects.
  
  
• Design and assist in writing product specifications for less complex products or product changes, seek agreement on product specifications w/ Distribution, Actuarial, IT, Ops, etc.
  
  
• Serve as product expert across the organization.
  
  
• Assist in answering technical questions from wholesalers/brokers/customers, referring more complex issues to senior product staff.
  
  
• Oversee technical product research and support training/communications manager.
  
  
• Present detailed product information to agents/distributors, including product training.
  
  
• Participate in financial analysis.
  
  
• Manage Product Analysts or other staff.
  
  

What we offer you

"If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work."Cris H. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

"Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences."Darrell J. - Actuary III

"Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions."Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

Benefits and Perks

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out ourSymetra Benefits Overviewopens a pdf file

Compensation

Hourly Salary Range: $91,200- $151,900 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Who you are

• Possess Ability to manage multiple product related programs.
• Understand product and insurance company financials. Maintain the ability to use financial analysis to build business cases for product changes.
• Able to supervise, coach and mentor Product Analysts and others.
• Possess Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple product-related projects.

• Understanding of LAD products, specifically statutory disability, PFML, and Absence, the filing process, FMLA, ADA, and other absence-related laws/regs, the implementation and delivery process for PFML and other Absence products, and ability to analyze legislation to determine impact on products.
• Ability to develop marketing material, newsletters, and other communication pieces that may be required for LAD products or Absence. Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and relationship management skills as well as strong technical writing skills required.

We empowerinclusion.

At Symetra,we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the countrywe're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our effortshere.

Creating a world where more people have access to financialfreedom.

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit:

https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

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