Product Manager, Workplace Benefits

Product Manager 1

Our Workplace Benefits team is seeking a Product Manager 1 to join their team! The Product Manager 1 is responsible for defining and prioritizing the backlog to effectively address identified product/program/project management objectives. You'll be responsible for:

• Product Strategy:
  Define and drive strategy as part of our Workplace Benefits platform product family, aligning to business, product, and enterprise goals
• Discovery and Insights:
  Guide discovery efforts by using experimentation and analytics to gain insights and prioritize key areas
• Product Delivery:
  Own product roadmap and deliver measurable value through effective agile execution, managing dependencies and frequent releases
• Measure & Optimize:
  Track product performance, ensure data-driven decisions, and evolve the product strategy to meet changing needs and goals
• Engage & Communicate:
  Keep team members informed and aligned. Represent product direction, results, and strategy across teams and leadership
• Product Leadership:
  Collaborate with peer product managers, share best practices, and help shape a strong product management culture

Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Who You Are:

• 2+ years of business, technology, or product management experience; or equivalent demonstrated through the following: work experience, military experience, or education
• 1+ years working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced product environment with product or engineering teams and stakeholders
• Proven ability to think strategically, collaborate optimally, and make confident decisions in a product-driven environment
• Experienced in managing multiple priorities, leading and influencing cross-functional teams, and navigating stakeholder relationships
• Skilled at integrating varied perspectives and using customer, user, and partner insights to drive informed decisions

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out:

• Experience with COMPASS or other benefit platforms
• Experience in the financial services/insurance/benefits industries
• Ability to influence without authority and lead transformation initiatives
• Extensive experience in end-to-end product management, with a track record of driving product maturity through strategic planning, iterative delivery, and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle

Salary Range Information:

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $89300 - $104500 / year

Time Off Program:

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Pension Eligible:
Yes

Work Environments:

This role offers a hybrid work environment in our Global Headquarters located in Des Moines, Iowa (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek).

Work Authorization/Sponsorship:

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

Experience:

Principal At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.