Product Manager

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer‑first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high‑performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer‑first commitment.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Responsible for business product management in the development of new products and services, refining existing products and services, and providing support to the field and home office partners as SME for assigned product and service lines. Collaborates with and influences stakeholders, vendors, and senior leaders to ensure strategic alignment. Will be a key resource for all product projects and may need to perform as project manager in development and implementation of small to moderate scope product projects.

Responsible for market analysis and understanding The Standard’s position in the market for assigned product and service lines.

• Conducts market analysis to inform product strategy, build business cases, and maintain deep knowledge of customers, competitors, and industry trends.
• Supports sales and marketing through product training, content expertise, campaign development, and representing the organization at industry events.
• Manages and enhances assigned products by identifying improvements, overseeing maintenance activities, and serving as a subject matter expert across internal and external partners.
• Leads and collaborates on cross‑functional projects to align product objectives, ensure information flow, and assess organizational impacts on people, technology, and workflow.
• May serve as project manager for product and service development initiatives of small to moderate scope.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing or related field required; industry designation (i.e. CLU, RHU, CEBS) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of group insurance experience, product management experience, or underwriting related experience.
• Working knowledge of voluntary/worksite products (i.e. critical illness, accident/hospital indemnity, life, and disability).

• Detail oriented, resourceful, and self‑directed to meet objectives.
• Driving Success – Takes action, initiates activity, pursues ambitious goals with persistence and shows resilience in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
• Adaptability – Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior as necessary.
• Winning Together – Actively engages colleagues to achieve shared outcomes by developing trust, understanding diverse perspectives and pushing to examine and challenge ideas.

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service‑oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually – PTO increases with tenure
• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee‑focused benefits support work‑life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

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