Senior Product Manager

Job Description

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience.

We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Product Manager to join our Defined Contribution Lifetime Income team in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE to work a hybrid schedule or in the office.

As a Senior Product Manager, you’ll play a key role in Pacific Life’s growth and long-term success by leading efforts to drive Defined Contribution Lifetime Income strategies, connect market needs to product roadmaps and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to define and communicate the product vision, goals and roadmap based on market research and company objectives.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead efforts in defining product features and necessary documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer and development of requirements across project teams.
• Collaborate with and influence various stakeholders including risk, pricing, legal, finance, sales teams, and operations.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment on product initiatives and goals in preparation for any internal approval processes.
• Be viewed as the product expert for all stakeholders across the division.
• In partnership with Delivery Acceleration, support the end-to-end product implementation process, including idea generation, requirements gathering, and product design.
• Coordinate with marketing and sales teams to plan and execute successful product launches, which includes effective product positioning, training materials and optimal sales support.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs and market trends.
• Monitor competitive landscape and create positioning and differentiators against competitors.
• Identify market needs by leveraging insights from the sales / relationship management / strategic partnership teams.
• Apply industry knowledge to drive product development strategies and identify market opportunities.
• Track product performance metrics, client feedback, and market response.
• Partner with our Consumer Markets Division (CMD) to understand enterprise product initiatives and determine areas of cross collaborations.
• Represent Pacific Life and our DCLI business at industry events and conferences.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a similar field.
• Demonstrated 10-12 years of experience in product development and / or product management.
• Extensive knowledge of retirement solutions in the financial services industry, with a preference for Defined Contribution experience.
• Ability to influence, partner and collaborate with divisional stakeholders.
• Strong desire for collaboration and a demonstrated ability to think creatively.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to operate in ambiguity.
• Deep knowledge of DC plans, lifetime income product types and competitor landscape.
• An agile mindset and the ability to demonstrate results in a start-up environment.
• Compelling presentation skills.
• Finance background, with an ability to create proof of concept, create business cases, and understand pricing and profitability.
• Desire to stay up-to-date with DCLI industry trends, emerging technologies and regulatory changes.
• Experience with retirement plan advisors, plan sponsors and plan administrators.
• Advanced certifications or industry licensing.

You belong at Pacific Life

At Pacific Life we are committed to a culture of belonging, a space where all employees are empowered to be authentic. One way we cultivate an inclusive culture is through our employee connection groups.

The purpose of these employee-led groups is to offer a place to build community, connection, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging.

Base Pay Range

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting.

The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account.
• Generous paid time off options including : Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program.
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match.

EEO Statement

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, M / F / D / V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation.

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