Head of Experience Strategy

Guardian Life

Lead the FPRS customer experience strategy across multiple stakeholders at Guardian. Focus on enhancing human-centric journeys for financial protection and retirement solutions.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $152,290 - $250,195 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining customer experience strategies and orchestrating integrated journeys across financial services, with a strong focus on leveraging data for continuous improvement and stakeholder alignment.

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Customer Experience StrategyProduct StrategyEnd-to-End Experience DesignCross-Functional AlignmentVisual Communication

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Hard Skills

Customer ExperienceProduct StrategyTransformation ManagementData AnalysisJourney Mapping

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadershipProject ManagementAdaptabilityPublic SpeakingSelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointDigital Experience PlatformsAI-Enabled AssistanceAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceAdvisor-Led Business ModelsDistribution Ecosystems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the FPRS customer experience Vision and Strategy across stakeholders, including advisor experience (distribution and servicing), client experience (acquisition, servicing, and claims) and internal user experience (operations and support teams)
Establish a framework to identify points of friction and dislocation across the value chain and product portfolio to focus on enhancing
Define “north star” journeys and target-state experiences across products and channels
Lead the orchestration of integrated journeys across the FPRS lifecycle
Build and execute a multi-year roadmap to modernize FPRS experiences
Partner with Innovation, Experience Design and Technology teams to translate strategy into digital experiences (web, mobile, self-service), AI-enabled assistance and automation and new service models and engagement channels
Ensure experience considerations are embedded in all major transformation initiatives
Leverage feedback loops and insights generation processes to continuously improve journeys
Translate data into actionable recommendations for product and operations teams
Partner with Distribution and Service leaders to align on experience priorities
Drive coordination across value streams (e.g., Customer Engagement)

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in customer experience, product strategy, or transformation roles
Experience in financial services, insurance, or adjacent industries preferred
Background in advisor-led business models and distribution ecosystems preferred
Proven track record designing and scaling end-to-end experiences in complex organizations
Ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional alignment
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to lead while adapting to changing business priorities and environments
Ability to direct multiple key partner functions in a matrixed environment
Ability to lead through influence and work with people across multiple disciplines to achieve results
Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to manage complexity
Ability to accelerate impact and lead change
Strong executive presence and public speaking skills including presentation to senior leadership, as well as field stakeholders
Proficient in visual communication tools like PowerPoint with the ability to present information in a compelling way
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
flexible work arrangements
professional development opportunities