Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Horace Mann is an insurance and financial services company that helps educators protect their assets and prepare for the future. The Senior Product Management Analyst will support the Life & Retirement product portfolio through competitive intelligence, market analysis, product strategy, documentation, and illustration systems enhancements. The role also coordinates cross-functional product initiatives, regulatory and operational priorities, and process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and oversee competitive analysis and industry product analytics to identify market trends and support product decisions
- Provide insights that inform Life & Retirement product strategy, positioning, and ongoing product management
- Partner with internal stakeholders on product initiatives and provide product expertise throughout planning and execution
- Coordinate the monthly competitive benchmarking process for life and annuity crediting rates, including maintaining competitor benchmarking, tracking market rate actions, preparing competitive reports, and summarizing key marketplace developments for executive leadership
- Lead the development and maintenance of competitive intelligence reports, benchmarking tools, and industry product analytics to support executive decision-making and product strategy
- Research competitor products and identify opportunities for product enhancements, new product concepts, and strategic differentiation
- Assist in the facilitation of cross-functional discussions with Product Strategy, Actuarial, Marketing, Distribution, Operations, Information Technology, and other stakeholders to gather business requirements, document decisions, and ensure alignment on product features and functionality
- Provide support and oversight for illustration modifications and enhancements
- Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned product strategy and product management initiatives
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve competitive intelligence capabilities, product analytics, product development processes, and illustration system functionality
- Occasional travel to industry conferences/meetings to support competitive intelligence, market research, and professional development
- Share expertise and best practices to strengthen consistency and effectiveness across the Product Management team
Skills
- * 3+ years of demonstrated experience in Life and/or Retirement product management, competitive intelligence, or product strategy
- * Strong understanding of Life & Retirement products and related regulatory requirements
- * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- * Ability to manage multiple complex priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across business functions
- * H.S. diploma or GED equivalent required, bachelor's degree preferred**.**
- * Experience with 3rd party competitive intelligence tools and data sources
- * Experience with data analytics and visualization
- * Experience with life and retirement illustration/quoting platforms
- * Familiarity with state and Compact product filings
Benefits
- Fully remote or hybrid work arrangement available at Springfield, IL; Plano, TX; Madison, WI; or Cherry Hill, NJ office locations.
- Bonus
- Special rates and benefits for educators
Company Overview
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