API Solution Lead

Location: Holmdel

Position Summary Are you passionate about API strategy, digital transformation, and creating innovative connectivity solutions that improve customer experiences? Do you thrive at the intersection of business and technology, translating complex business needs into scalable digital capabilities?

Guardian is seeking an API Solution Lead to serve as the bridge between business and technology teams, driving the design, development, and adoption of APIs across the enterprise. In this role, you will partner closely with business leaders, architects, developers, product teams, and external partners to advance Guardian's API strategy, deliver integrations that create market value, and ensure our APIs remain best-in-class.

You will play a critical role in shaping Guardian's digital ecosystem while helping accelerate innovation, customer experience, and strategic partnerships.

You AreA strategic thinker and lifelong learner who is energized by emerging technologies, digital transformation, and industry collaboration. You possess a strong blend of business acumen and technical expertise, enabling you to align stakeholders around a common vision while driving successful API initiatives.

You excel in cross-functional environments where influencing without authority, solving complex problems, and building relationships are essential. You are comfortable navigating conversations with business leaders, developers, architects, and external partners while championing API-first thinking across the organization. You have a passion for improving customer experiences, creating scalable integration solutions, and helping organizations adapt to evolving technology and industry standards.

You Have

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience leading and delivering complex business and technology initiatives, transformational programs, or digital product initiatives

Experience working within a SAFe Agile software development environment

Strong product management, program management, and process improvement skills

Ability to translate business requirements into technical capabilities and customer-focused solutions

Experience collaborating with business, technology, architecture, vendor, and product teams to prioritize and manage work across multiple stakeholders

Experience using Agile tools including Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence Strong understanding of API development concepts, integration strategies, and digital ecosystems

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Proven ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization

Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting enterprise API strategies and governance initiatives

Experience working with external technology partners, carriers, or industry organizations

Knowledge of insurance, financial services, or benefits administration ecosystems

Experience mentoring team members in product management, API development, or Agile practices

Familiarity with API implementation, testing, security, deployment, and operational support

You Will Act as the primary liaison between business and technology teams to align API initiatives with enterprise objectives and customer needs.

Lead and champion Guardian's API strategy, partnering across Agile Release Trains and stakeholder groups to drive API adoption and business value.

Collaborate with business leaders, architects, developers, and product teams to design and deliver scalable APIs that enhance customer and partner experiences.

Support API implementation activities, including testing, configuration, deployment, security considerations, and continuous improvement efforts.

Monitor API adoption, usage metrics, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for optimization, innovation, and enhanced user experiences.

Drive change management efforts, promote API-first thinking, and educate stakeholders on the value and strategic importance of APIs.Partner with external vendors, carriers, and industry organizations to advance integration capabilities and align with evolving industry standards.

Mentor and coach peers and team members while helping establish best practices across the API development and integration landscape.

Reporting Relationships As our API Solution Lead, you will report to the leadership team within Guardian's Digital organization.

Location This is a hybrid position…