Senior Product Owner - BenTech (Hybrid)

Do you enjoy transforming complex business needs into innovative digital solutions? Are you passionate about building scalable integrations that improve the experience for customers, brokers, and partners? Guardian is seeking a Senior Product Owner, Benefits Technology (BenTech) to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of industry-leading integration capabilities across our Group Benefits ecosystem. In this role, you will partner closely with business and technology leaders to define product priorities, drive execution, and enhance Guardian’s connectivity with benefits administration platforms, carriers, and external partners. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Guardian’s digital benefits experience as we continue to invest in modern technology and market-leading solutions., * Lead the execution of the BenTech product strategy by translating business objectives into prioritized backlogs, user stories, and development plans.

• Design and deliver best-in-class integrations supporting Plan Administration, Eligibility, Evidence of Insurability (EOI), Leave of Absence, Rating & Quoting, and other Group Benefits capabilities.
• Oversee implementation and governance of LIMRA LDEx standards and other data exchange protocols to ensure scalable, compliant integrations.
• Partner with Product Managers, business stakeholders, technical leads, developers, and QA teams to deliver high-impact solutions that enhance customer and partner experiences.
• Manage and mentor a small team of developers and testers while driving continuous improvement, release readiness, and successful go-to-market execution.

Reporting Relationships

As our Senior Product Owner, Benefits Technology , you will report to our Senior Product Manager, Head of Benefits Technology Strategy .

A strategic and customer-focused product professional who thrives at the intersection of business and technology. You are comfortable leading complex initiatives, translating product vision into actionable work, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business outcomes. You possess strong knowledge of benefits technology and data integrations and are energized by solving customer problems, improving processes, and delivering innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment., * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• 5-7+ years of experience in Benefits Technology (BenTech), Group Benefits, insurance technology, or a related domain.
• Experience building and managing product roadmaps, product backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Knowledge of carrier integrations, benefits administration platforms (BenAdmin), and data exchange technologies.
• Experience implementing or supporting LIMRA LDEx standards and/or other industry data exchange protocols.
• Experience partnering with business stakeholders, product managers, and technical teams to deliver digital products.
• Experience leading or mentoring small technical teams.
• Strong understanding of business process improvement, customer journey mapping, and Agile product delivery methodologies., * Experience supporting Group Benefits products and operations.
• Familiarity with OKR development and performance measurement frameworks.
• Experience overseeing compliance with data governance, privacy, and AI standards.
• Proven success driving integration strategies with external partners, carriers, or third-party platforms.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with customer-facing experience., Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.

$118,980.00 - $195,465.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .