Sr. Product Owner, Sales & New Business

* You will execute work tied to an enterprise-level digital program from initiation to completion, ensuring deliverables align with strategic objectives and meet high-quality standards, assist the team in the creation of business cases, cost benefit analysis and market assessments.* You will partner with senior leadership to lead multi-year, multi-discipline transformational programs for advisory and broker-dealer products and solutions.* You will leverage market insights and data to ensure Corebridge Financial is an industry leader in supporting frictionless sales & new business experiences across digital and advisor-assisted engagements.* You will deliver solutions in support of the Sales & New Business transformation, leveraging industry knowledge and an understanding of the latest digital order entry tools.* You will implement the IRI Digital First initiative as outlined by the committee.- **Customer Experience Design** * You will collaborate with customer and user experience designers, software engineers, and others across the business to identify new features and experiences that will differentiate Corebridge Financial and make it easier for agents to do business with us and for our clients to take action in their financial lives. * Articulate a compelling and inspiring vision that puts clients and advisors at the heart of how we serve. * Courageously challenge the status quo to establish a new standard while patiently pushing the organization on the path to achieving it.* You will be responsible for the full end-to-end rollout to realize the full value of the solutions, including coordinating marketing and training plans and measuring adoption and benefits.* You will work with business stakeholders to define the approach to measure and track benefits identified through the lifecycle of an initiative (KPIs)* You will implement change management best practices, ensuring team cohesiveness through engagement of stakeholders and project owners- **Industry Knowledge** * Understanding of the Life and Individual Retirement Industry; the distribution framework, financial advisors and their client's needs and behaviors using data analysis, direct communication, and support resources. * Minimum of 2 years of experience in a consulting space or an insurance organization with knowledge of operational processes in support of sales distribution effectiveness and the new business sales process.- **Program Management & Digital Transformation Experience:** * 10+ years of project management experience * Experience developing strategies and/or in a strategy role within a financial services organization or working with a leading consulting company in their Operations practice. * Experience in Transformation and/or Strategy roles with knowledge of technology and digital trends impacting the sales & new business process. * Experience managing programs in a structured and organized manner, with the ability to create actionable implementation plans and timelines; knows how to deliver on time and manage teams and stakeholders to deliver to the same; experience with change management framework & practices. * Track record of implementing large change initiatives, within tight timelines and within budget.- **Working knowledge of:** * Latest Digital trends in insurance and across adjacent industries, including IRI Digital First for Annuities, digital order entry platform providers, and/or trends in digital servicing. * CX based process journey design * Lean management practices in developing effective and efficient processes. * Root cause problem solving experience.- **Strong Analytical Thinking & Problem Solver:** * Ability to break down complex issues into smaller addressable solutions; can take a strategic point of view in formulating actions and solutions.- **Technical Proficiency:** * Familiarity with digital transformation processes, agile methodology, IT systems, data and analytics, plus common project management tools. * You must demonstrate a strong understanding of technology to collaborate with our technology partners to build integrated, scalable, and extensible tools to deliver on our promise.- **Leadership Skills**: * Proven ability to lead diverse teams and influence stakeholders at all levels * Ability to manage complex relationships with executives, maintain strong and transparent communication, and manage expectations effectively. * Strong People Leader who sets clear direction for the team and actionable deliverables; data driven and manages through metrics * Strong coach and people developer; ability to assess talent consistently and fairly * Action Oriented enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop high-impact presentations and materials* Ability to communicate in a structured and crisp manner* Strong communication and influence, ability to work across teams at all levels* Strong relationship and team building skills, unifying teams on common goals- **Education:** * Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred * **Certifications**: PMP, Agile, or equivalent certifications are a plusAt Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive. **Benefit Offerings Include:*** Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.* Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.* Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.* Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.* Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.* Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer** Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives. Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. #J-18808-Ljbffr