Product Development Mgr

$58,800 - $130,100/Yr

Dearborn Life Insurance Company - Lombard, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Lombard, IL

About the position

This position at HCSC is responsible for assisting in the development, management, and execution of group benefits product enhancements and product development associated with the ancillary portfolio of products. The role emphasizes collaboration across departments and requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills to ensure successful product outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and management of group benefits product enhancements.
• Execute product development associated with the ancillary portfolio of products.
• Interact effectively with staff and management across multiple departments, including executive leadership.
• Build key relationships and understand organizational interdependencies.
• Conduct general business and financial analysis.
• Utilize sales and marketing techniques to analyze the marketplace and competition.
• Synthesize information and perform strong analytical tasks.
• Communicate persuasively and effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with flexibility and responsiveness.
• Deliver presentations independently to external clients.
• Develop and guide on-the-job training for staff.
• Manage external vendor relationships to support product lines.
• Autonomously manage complex corporate projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of combined experience in group benefits underwriting, product compliance, product development, and marketing analysis within the insurance industry, or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience interacting with staff and management across multiple departments and levels.
• Strong analytical and information synthesis skills.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
• Project management skills with strong organization and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility in managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong presentation and group facilitation skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Proficient in PC skills including Excel, Access, and Word.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, Mathematics, or Insurance.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days from home)