Senior Product Consultant II

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition :
This role will be responsible for development and management of MetLife's Group Accident and Health products in the Group Voluntary Worksite Benefits division. As an experienced product manager, the individual will build products from new and existing ideas based on industry experience and deep understanding of customer and marketplace needs. They will set product line strategy and the product life cycle road map. The candidate will evaluate and measure market research data and competitive landscape to identify future trends, opportunities and emerging solutions to inform future strategies.
Key Responsibilities :

• Provide product development and project management expertise for supplemental health voluntary/worksite products (Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity).
• Establish product positioning and manage product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Drive launch deliverables by working closely with key internal partners such as Actuarial, Contracts, Operations, Technology, Training and Sales to bring new and enhanced offerings to market.
• Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research.
• Perform competitive analysis to develop and implement go-to-market plans, working with all departments to execute.
• Lead cross functional teams on complex projects to develop large/critical products.
• Act as project lead and provide guidance to junior staff members.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• Experience in insurance product development and/or accident and health product experience
• Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills
• Understanding of U.S. Employee Benefits Industry.
• Ability to navigate, build and leverage internal relationships in a large matrix organization
• Goal oriented and personally accountable; resourceful and self-directed to meet deadlines
• Can apply innovative and creating thinking - seeks "out of box" solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and support market facing teams
• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred:

• 6-8+ years of experience within group benefits and/or insurance product development
• Previous experience in strategic planning and management of product life cycle
• BA/BS Degree
• Group Voluntary Benefits experience

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
The salary range for applicants for this position is 81500 - 137400.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife , through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
81500 - 137400