Product Manager

Symetra is hiring a Product Manager to lead cross-functional work across the full product lifecycle, from discovery through product development and launch planning. This role focuses on shaping product strategy and driving growth, supported by evidence-based analysis and clear communication across teams.

Location and work style

• United States (hybrid)

What you’ll do

• Represent the Product department on moderate to high complexity projects, working independently and seeking guidance when needed.
• Lead discovery with the Product team and cross-functional stakeholders by defining success measures, evaluating opportunities, and setting priority and expected impact for product features and enhancements.
• Own product recommendations and business cases using evidence-based analysis, including opportunity sizing, trend analysis, adoption analysis, financial analysis, and outcome modelling.
• Act as a recognized product expert across the organization by answering technical product questions from wholesalers, brokers, and customers.
• Evaluate how analytics, insights, and recommendations can be used within the product to create value for customers, distribution partners, and the business.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders, turning complex analysis into simple, persuasive narratives and practical next steps.
• Monitor competitor, industry, and market trends to inform product performance, customer expectations, and strategic decisions.
• Support portfolio-level decision-making through insight-led reporting and recommendations covering product, customer, enterprise, and market performance.
• Lead product development, implementation, and launch activities, including oversight of technical product research and directing the creation and distribution of product training and support materials.
• Champion opportunities to apply AI to strengthen product outcomes and team effectiveness.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a quantitative field (or equivalent work experience)
• Strong understanding of life insurance products and the market
• Analytical mindset to interpret data, solve complex problems, and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
• Strong project management, organizational, and execution skills, with focus on process improvement and attention to detail
• Experience presenting recommendations to peers; additional experience presenting to Senior Management is preferred, but not required
• Organization and time management skills focused on what matters
• Intellectual curiosity to explore the “why” before starting to solution
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative remote team environment

Preferred experience

• Prior experience with business cases
• Prior experience within innovation
• Prior experience with AI

Compensation

• Salary Range: USD 106,400 - 177,300 per year
• Plus eligibility for an annual bonus program

Benefits

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days, and ten paid holidays
• Company matching to support community giving with double the impact

Remote network minimum requirements

• Minimum internet speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
• Internet type: Fiber, Cable (for example, Comcast or Spectrum), or DSL
• Not permissible: Satellite (for example, Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up

Interview and identity verification

• After the initial phone screen, candidates will be required to be on video for all interviews
• Failure to comply may result in disqualification, withdrawal of a job offer, termination of employment, and other criminal and/or civil remedies if fraud is discovered

Work authorization

• Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role
• Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain authorization throughout employment