Technology Practice Leader, Group Insurance

Are you an innovator who is excited by the changing insurance landscape as a result of technology advancement? If so, Guardian is seeking a Technology Practice Leader to provide technical and functional benefits technology expertise to support our distribution team and enable the sale of digital as a product for large market employers with 2000 employees. If you are a "Technology Translator", passionate about growing your career, we want to meet you!

You are

A leader who thrives in partnering with sales and broker teams, developing strategies to increase the adoption of our external digital integrations and promoting the value of our deep partnerships.

You will

Provide in depth technical and operational expertise of benefits technology platforms.

Advise, guide, and support Guardian’s Group Sales Representatives & Client Managers to enable the sale of digital as a product.

Support the roll-out of new benefits technology programs and relationships.

Develop business relationships with technology centers & experts with our top national and regional brokers to communicate and align digital strategies.

Promote Guardian’s capabilities and positioning of our value proposition.

Maintain awareness of competitive issues, trends, and opportunities in the marketplace.

Identify training opportunities and provide input into the development of training programs.

Act as a liaison with all internal Guardian departments (e.g., Product, Distribution, Underwriting, Customer Service Delivery, Marketing, & Training) to ensure end to end process success, provide subject matter expertise, and develop recommendations to improve integrated service models with third party benefits technology.

You have

5 years' insurance experience in at least three of the core areas in focus : distribution, account management, operations, financial analysis / pricing, product / marketing.

Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience.

Experience / expertise working with third party benefits technology companies.

Certification in Project Management and / or Agile methodologies preferred.

Demonstrated success leadership, relationship development, influence, and consultation.

Location and Travel

This is a flexible position requiring 3 days per week in the office, with preference given to candidates within commuting proximity to a Guardian office. This position may have up to 50% travel to various field offices, key partners, and finalist presentations. ​

Salary Range :

116,350.00 - $191,155.00

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.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com / careers / corporate / benefits . Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .

Current Guardian Colleagues : Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.

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 .

Salary : $116,350 - $191,155