Head of Individual Markets Strategic Initiatives

Position Summary

The Individual Markets Strategic Growth and Innovation organization is responsible for assessing future strategic opportunities for the Individual Markets (IM) business related to profitable growth, technological innovation, customer experience, as well as product and services. As the Strategy Leader in this organization, you will partner with leaders in IM and the enterprise strategy team to support the Head of IM Strategic Growth and Innovation in the identification, evaluation and prioritization of these opportunities. You will work as part of a team to develop long-range plans to execute and deliver on these strategic initiatives.

As our Head of Individual Markets Strategic Initiatives , you will report to our Head of Individual Markets Strategic Growth and Innovation, who reports to our Head of Individual Markets.

You are

• Proactive, resourceful, impact oriented, and an excellent end-to-end generalist problem solver with the ability to analyze and identify issues.

• Able to see opportunities through identification and analysis through execution.

• A self-starter who is able to work independently and prioritize across multiple tasks.

• Organized with strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate and lead complex workstreams.

• Able to navigate relationships across all levels and cross-functional areas of the organization using strong interpersonal skills, maturity, and judgment.

You have

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• Ability to influence while building trust and consensus among multiple partners/cross functional teams with competing interests.

• Experience managing sophisticated projects and/or timelines.

• Bachelors Degree required, MBA preferred

• Proven experience working in strategy consulting, business management or operational experience.

• Prior experience working with financial services, particularly in the insurance industry, a must.

You will

• Use strategic frameworks to identify issues and structure problem solving.

• Perform competitive/industry research using both public and non-public sources.

• Identify implications of conceptual analyses of operational and financial data.

• Develop concise communication materials for senior management.

• Work collaboratively and build trust with team members across Guardian.

• Coach, develop, and mentor colleagues on problem solving and analytical, communications and leadership skills.

• Develop deep knowledge of Guardian's Individual Markets business.

Location

• This is a flexible position requiring at least 2 days per week in one of our office locations (NYC, Holmdel NJ, Stamford, CT, Bethlehem, PA) with infrequent travel to other locations, as needed to meet business needs.

Salary Range

$171,330.00 - $281,467.50

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact ~~~ .

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being - mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at ~~~ .