Manager, BenTech Support & Solutioning

Role Summary:

Our Digital team is seeking a Manager BenTech Support & Solutioning who will lead a dynamic team of API Solution Leads and BenTech Partner Support Leads. This leader will be responsible for shaping the strategy of partner integrations and maturing the support model for our benefits technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate has leadership experience deep knowledge of Benefits Technology and a commitment to continuous improvement and customer excellence.

This is an exciting time to join Guardian as we accelerate our digital capabilities across product experience benefits administration and broker technology. Our goal is to cement our market leading position and innovate using technology to capitalize on new market opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Group Benefits and deliver meaningful change for our customers and partners

You Will:

• Manage mentor and develop a team of API Solution Leads and BenTech Partner Support Leads fostering a culture of collaboration learning and high performance

• Foster a collaborative customer-centric and innovative team culture
• Provide coaching and guidance to support professional growth
• Build our broader API and integration strategy aligning business objectives and market opportunities
• Champion the API strategy across the organization aligning business and technology objectives
• Act as a liaison between technology business leadership and external partners ensuring alignment and clear communication
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of partner and client issues related to integrations platform functionality and technical troubleshooting
• Oversee the documentation and tracking of customer interactions ensuring SLAs are met and recurring issues are addressed
• Escalate complex issues appropriately and drive long-term solutions in partnership with Product and Development teams
• Mature our business model engage with business leaders and partners to identify opportunities resolve issues and advance integration capabilities
• Represent the organizations interests in industry forums and among carrier and BenTech partners
• Monitor adoption consumption metrics and user feedback to identify improvements and ensure solutions remain best in class

You Have:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of experience in benefits technology SaaS or related fields with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Proven experience managing and delivering complex multi-year programs across business and IT
• Strong technical acumen with deep understanding of APIs EDI workflows and data integrations
• Excellent problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills
• Customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional service
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Experience with benefits administration HR platforms or payroll systems is a plus

Reporting Relationship:

As a Manager BenTech Support & Solutioning you will report to the Sr. Product Manager Head of Benefits Technology Strategy

Location:

The work arrangement for this position will be hybrid (3 days per week in a local Guardian Office).

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education experience knowledge and abilities of the successful addition to salary this role may also be eligible for annual sales or other incentive compensation.

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As part of Guardians Purpose to inspire well-being we are committed to offering contemporary supportive flexible and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age race color creed religion sex affectional or sexual orientation national origin ancestry marital status disability military or veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

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Visa Sponsorship

Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

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