Product Strategy Lead (Group AD&D and Life Products)

Product Strategy Lead (Group AD&D and Life Products) The Company:  Aflac Columbus The Location:  Remote, US, 31999 The Division:  PLADS Job Id:  8820 Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 Job Posting End Date: April 10th 2026   We’ve Got You Under Our Wing We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.   Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.   Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.   Worker Designation – This role is a remote role. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.   What does it take to be successful at Aflac? Acting with Integrity Communicating Effectively Pursuing Self-Development Serving Customers Supporting Change Supporting Organizational Goals Working with Diverse Populations   What does it take to be successful in this role? • Experience with state filing development.   • Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships.   • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.   • Strong project management skills and experience managing large scale projects.   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.   • A minimum of 5 years of Product related Experience in Group AD&D and Life Insurance   Education & Experience Required Bachelor's Degree Business Management or a related field 8+ years of job related experience with 5+ years of product management experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience   Principal Duties & Responsibilities • Leads the team to deliver the products needed within the coverage strategy of the Line of Business (LoB) as originally developed   • Manages the Product Development and Management process from beginning to end, serving as a trusted advisor between Product, Underwriting, Corporate Law, Claims Legal, Regulatory Affairs and the Business Units (BU) and other Service Support Units   • May act as project manager for larger projects; leads the development of detailed work plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reports   • Understands and facilitates implementation of the Product Strategy   • Oversees projects from original concept through final implementation within the Product Development/Management Process Scope   • In collaboration with others, translates product specifications to fit technology and systems   • Ensures that all assigned projects are completed within agreed-upon time frames   • Participates in the development, implementation, and institutionalization of standard practices around project execution and change management   • Recommends changes to policies, systems, products/ services to leaders   • Ensures required documentation, implementation activities, and communications are completed for established policies, procedures and operating standards related to assigned products and other related solutions   • Regularly monitors and evaluates activities to identify potential risks and issues of noncompliance   • Participates or may lead risk assessments for assigned products and escalates potential issues to higher management   • Performs other related duties as required