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Position Summary
Are you energized by solving complex business challenges and shaping long-term growth strategies? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and executive decision-making? If so, Guardian is seeking a Group Benefits Strategy Lead to help define and execute the future direction of our Group Benefits business.
In this highly visible role, you will partner with senior leaders across the organization to develop strategic priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, support enterprise-wide initiatives, and drive the annual strategic planning process. You will leverage data-driven insights, structured problem solving, and strong executive communication skills to influence decisions that support profitable growth and long-term value creation. This role also provides significant exposure to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
You Are
- A strategic thinker who can break down complex business challenges into actionable recommendations.
- An exceptional problem solver with experience applying structured frameworks and analytical rigor to business decisions.
- A collaborative relationship builder who thrives in cross-functional environments and can influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A confident communicator capable of distilling complex analyses into compelling executive-level presentations.
- A self-starter who manages multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a strong focus on results and impact.
You Have
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with strong academic achievement.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in strategy, business management, operational leadership, management consulting, or a related field.
- Experience developing business strategies, growth plans, or transformational initiatives within financial services, insurance, healthcare, or a similarly complex industry.
- Strong financial, strategic, and analytical acumen, including the ability to evaluate operational and financial performance.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or other advanced business degree.
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, or other inorganic growth initiatives.
- Experience working directly with executive leadership teams, boards of directors, or senior decision-making forums.
- Knowledge of employee benefits, insurance, or broader financial services markets.
You Will
- Lead and support the annual and ongoing strategic planning process, helping define strategic priorities, growth ambitions, and measures of success for the Group Benefits business.
- Develop long-term strategic roadmaps and partner across the enterprise to support future-state visioning and business planning initiatives.
- Create executive-level communications and presentations that articulate business strategy, market opportunities, and performance updates for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Evaluate mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other growth opportunities by conducting assessments, due diligence activities, and strategic analyses in collaboration with Corporate Strategy and Development.
- Build quantitative and qualitative analyses using internal and external data to identify opportunities, inform decisions, and support profitable growth initiatives.
Reporting Relationships
As our Group Benefits Strategy Lead, you will report to the Head of Group Benefits Strategy, who supports the broader Group Benefits Leadership Team.
Location
The primary location for this position is Boston, MA; New York, NY (Hudson Yards); or Bethlehem, PA with a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of three days per week in a local Guardian office.
Travel
Up to 10% travel may be required for this position. (Estimate based on the role's executive partnership and strategic planning responsibilities).
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 candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s 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 www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits 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
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.
Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.
Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com.
Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
Position Summary
Are you energized by solving complex business challenges and shaping long-term growth strategies? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and executive decision-making? If so, Guardian is seeking a Group Benefits Strategy Lead to help define and execute the future direction of our Group Benefits business.
In this highly visible role, you will partner with senior leaders across the organization to develop strategic priorities, evaluate growth opportunities, support enterprise-wide initiatives, and drive the annual strategic planning process. You will leverage data-driven insights, structured problem solving, and strong executive communication skills to influence decisions that support profitable growth and long-term value creation. This role also provides significant exposure to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
You Are
- A strategic thinker who can break down complex business challenges into actionable recommendations.
- An exceptional problem solver with experience applying structured frameworks and analytical rigor to business decisions.
- A collaborative relationship builder who thrives in cross-functional environments and can influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A confident communicator capable of distilling complex analyses into compelling executive-level presentations.
- A self-starter who manages multiple priorities effectively while maintaining a strong focus on results and impact.
You Have
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with strong academic achievement.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in strategy, business management, operational leadership, management consulting, or a related field.
- Experience developing business strategies, growth plans, or transformational initiatives within financial services, insurance, healthcare, or a similarly complex industry.
- Strong financial, strategic, and analytical acumen, including the ability to evaluate operational and financial performance.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or other advanced business degree.
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, or other inorganic growth initiatives.
- Experience working directly with executive leadership teams, boards of directors, or senior decision-making forums.
- Knowledge of employee benefits, insurance, or broader financial services markets.
You Will
- Lead and support the annual and ongoing strategic planning process, helping define strategic priorities, growth ambitions, and measures of success for the Group Benefits business.
- Develop long-term strategic roadmaps and partner across the enterprise to support future-state visioning and business planning initiatives.
- Create executive-level communications and presentations that articulate business strategy, market opportunities, and performance updates for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Evaluate mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other growth opportunities by conducting assessments, due diligence activities, and strategic analyses in collaboration with Corporate Strategy and Development.
- Build quantitative and qualitative analyses using internal and external data to identify opportunities, inform decisions, and support profitable growth initiatives.
Reporting Relationships
As our Group Benefits Strategy Lead, you will report to the Head of Group Benefits Strategy, who supports the broader Group Benefits Leadership Team.
Location
The primary location for this position is Boston, MA; New York, NY (Hudson Yards); or Bethlehem, PA with a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of three days per week in a local Guardian office.
Travel
Up to 10% travel may be required for this position. (Estimate based on the role's executive partnership and strategic planning responsibilities).
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 candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s 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 www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits 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
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship
Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.
Notice Regarding Guardian’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools") to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues.
Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to MyHR@glic.com, making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via MyHR@glic.com.
Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in strategic lead jobs.
- 7 or more years of experience in strategy, operations, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data modeling or business case development
- Experience developing and presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related discipline
- Familiarity with OKR or similar goal-setting and performance frameworks
Tips for Your Strategic Lead Job Search
Quantify influence, not just activity
Strategic lead roles reward demonstrated business impact, so your resume needs numbers tied to decisions you shaped, not just projects you ran. Replace phrases like 'led strategy work' with outcomes: revenue influenced, adoption rates shifted, or market moves you initiated.
Tailor your narrative for each sector
A strategic lead in healthtech frames problems differently than one in fintech or defense. Before applying, rewrite your summary and two bullet points to mirror the sector's language and priorities. Hiring panels notice when your framing reflects their world.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists strategic lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a decision-making case study
Many strategic lead interviews include a live case or presentation round. Develop one tight example from your past that walks through how you framed an ambiguous problem, built alignment, and drove a concrete decision. Practice delivering it in under eight minutes.
Signal cross-functional credibility upfront
Strategic leads are evaluated heavily on their ability to work across product, finance, sales, and operations. If your resume reads like a single-function story, add a section or reframe bullets to show where you've coordinated across teams with competing priorities.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
In strategic lead offers, the reporting line and decision-making authority matter as much as pay. Before accepting, clarify what you own versus advise on, which teams you have direct influence over, and how success is measured in the first year.
Strategic Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most strategic leads?
The most active employers for strategic leads right now are Google, JPMorganChase, and TikTok, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in technology, consulting, and healthcare organizations undergoing growth or transformation.
How many strategic lead jobs are remote?
About 74% of strategic lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's reliance on collaboration tools and async communication. Sub-areas like market strategy, competitive intelligence, and program planning tend to offer the highest share of remote or distributed arrangements.
How do you become a strategic lead?
Start by building a foundation in a function like product, finance, operations, or consulting where you regularly work on complex, cross-team problems. Move toward roles that require you to synthesize data, present recommendations, and influence decisions above your level. Seek out projects with ambiguous scope, since strategic leads are defined by their ability to structure unclear problems. Over time, build a portfolio of decisions you shaped and outcomes you can point to.
Can you get a strategic lead job without direct experience in the title?
Yes, many strategic leads move into the role from product management, management consulting, corporate development, or senior operations positions without having held the exact title before. What matters most is evidence that you've operated at a strategic level: owning a recommendation process, aligning stakeholders with conflicting priorities, and driving measurable outcomes. Reframing your existing experience clearly is usually more important than the title on your resume.
What does the strategic lead interview process look like?
Most strategic lead interview processes include a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on past strategic work, a case or presentation round where you frame a business problem live or in advance, and a panel of cross-functional stakeholders. References and a final executive conversation are common for senior-level roles. The case round is typically the differentiator, so prepare a structured example from your experience that covers problem framing, stakeholder alignment, and outcome.
Where can I find and apply to strategic lead jobs?
You can find and apply to strategic lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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