Symetra Financial

Sr. Digital Product Manager (Workforce Benefits) - Remote

Symetra Financial$128K — $214K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in leading digital products
  • Background in workforce benefits, financial services, or insurance
  • 1+ years leading and mentoring technical teams
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Proven influence across teams at multiple levels
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Define and communicate product vision and strategy
  • Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities
  • Prioritize initiatives based on impact and alignment
  • Manage product investments and lifecycle resources
  • Lead delivery using Agile practices for scalable solutions
  • Maintain an outcome-driven backlog with Product Owners
  • Ensure compliance with architecture, security, and risk standards

Benefits

  • Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and 6% company matching
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Community engagement with company matching for charitable contributions
  • Comprehensive Symetra Benefits Overview available
Full Job Description
The Workforce Benefits digital product team is seeking a senior product leader to drive growth initiatives, with a focus on our customer portal.

About the role

As a Senior Digital Product Manager, you will define and lead product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital products. You'll use your business and technical expertise to guide decisions across the full product lifecycle-from concept to delivery and optimization.

You'll partner cross-functionally to deliver customer-focused solutions, influence priorities, and drive measurable business outcomes.

What You Will Do
  • Define and communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to business goals
  • Partner with customers, business partners, and technology teams to find opportunities and shape solutions
  • Prioritize initiatives based on impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment
  • Manage product investments and resources across the lifecycle
  • Lead delivery using Agile practices to drive high-quality, scalable solutions
  • Partner with Product Owners to maintain a clear, outcome-driven backlog
  • Ensure alignment with architecture, security, risk, and compliance standards
  • Manage dependencies, risks, and opposing priorities across teams
  • Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for your product area
  • Clearly communicate vision, priorities, and outcomes to internal partners including senior leadership
  • Align cross-functional teams and influence decisions through data and storytelling
  • Use qualitative and quantitative data to advise decisions and measure success
  • Define success metrics and continuously evaluate product performance
  • Conduct analyses (e.g., return on investment, cost-benefit, customer insights) to guide strategy
  • Build strong partnerships and lead through influence
  • Mentor other product managers and advocate for standard processes in product management and UX
  • Stay current on industry and technology trends. Continuously build product management expertise through learning and community engagement

Benefits and Perks

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
  • Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
  • Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
  • Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
  • Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
  • Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: $128,700 - $214,600 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Who You Are
  • 5+ years of related experience leading digital products
  • Experience in workforce benefits, financial services and/or insurance required
  • 1+ years of experience leading and mentoring technical teams
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to influence across teams and multiple levels of authority
  • Skilled in Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps)
  • Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity
  • Willingness to travel as needed.
  • High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree (preferred)

About Symetra Financial

Symetra Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Washington. The company provides retirement plans, employee benefits, annuities, and life insurance through a national network of benefit consultants, financial institutions, and independent agents and advisors. Symetra was founded in 1957 and became a subsidiary of Sumitomo Life Insurance Company in 2016. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SYA. As of December 31, 2020, Symetra had $63.6 billion in assets under management and administration.
Learn more about Symetra Financial
Size
2,400 employees
Industry
Founded
1957

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