Senior Product Manager - Benefits Broker Distribution

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance. 

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

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About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Senior Product Manager to lead strategic broker-facing product initiatives within our Benefits Broker Distribution domain. In this role, you will deeply immerse yourself into the Benefits Broker persona, identifying and driving solutions that improve the broker experience and drive business results across external distribution channels.

You will work closely with engineering, design, operations, sales, and other cross-functional partners to shape product strategy, translate complex needs into actionable requirements, and deliver high-impact capabilities from concept through launch. 

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy and Discovery

• Identify and validate broker, partner, customer, and business needs, along with market opportunities that inform product direction
• Conduct customer, market, and stakeholder research to shape broker-facing product strategy and experience improvements
• Translate strategic goals into product opportunities that support distribution growth and partner success

Roadmap and Backlog Management

• Execute and evolve the roadmap for assigned broker distribution products, partner-facing capabilities, or referral workflows
• Define, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog for one or more delivery teams
• Translate complex broker and business needs into clear requirements, user stories, and actionable delivery plans

Cross-Functional Delivery

• Work closely with engineering, design, operations, sales, and business partners to deliver high-quality broker-facing solutions
• Support agile planning and execution through ceremonies such as sprint planning, demos, retrospectives, and PI planning
• Manage dependencies across teams, functions, external partners, and operational stakeholders to keep delivery on track

Delivery and Performance

• Drive timely, high-quality delivery of initiatives aligned to broker, customer, and business outcomes
• Measure product performance using KPIs and other relevant success metrics
• Use feedback, data, and continuous improvement practices to reduce friction and strengthen adoption

Launch and Adoption

• Support product launches, broker enablement, partner onboarding, and adoption efforts for external-facing capabilities
• Partner with sales, marketing, operations, and customer teams to support successful go-to-market execution
• Incorporate customer and partner feedback into future roadmap planning and product enhancements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of product management experience or comparable experience in a related role
• Experience in the employee benefits brokerage ecosystem, partner distribution models, referral-driven channels, or a related industry
• Experience delivering external- or partner-facing technology products and capabilities
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
• Demonstrated success working across cross-functional, matrixed teams and bringing clarity to ambiguous problems
• Strong prioritization skills with the ability to balance customer, partner, and business value
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and requirements-definition skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a value stream, product operating model, or similar cross-functional environment
• Background in insurance, benefits administration, quoting, renewals, book-of-business management, or distribution technology
• Familiarity with broker workflows, partner enablement models, or the needs of external distribution partners
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar product delivery platforms
• Agile certification such as Certified Scrum Product Owner or SAFe PO/PM
• A strong sense of ownership, resilience, and attention to detail in driving outcomes

The preferred location for this role is Atlanta, GA, and the salary range for this location is $89,600.00 to $168,000.00. All qualified external applicants will be considered for an in-office role, based in Atlanta.  All qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and consider relocation to Atlanta and may be considered for remote hire at the company’s discretion. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience. 

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan. 

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings:  https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904 

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request such an accommodation.