AARP Services, Inc., founded in 1999, is a wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of AARP. AARP Services manages the provider relationships for and performs quality control oversight of the wide range of products and services that carry the AARP name and are made available by independent providers as benefits to AARP's millions of members. The provider offers currently span health products, financial products, travel and leisure products, and life event services. Specific products include Medicare supplemental insurance; credit cards, auto and home, mobile home and motorcycle insurance, life insurance and annuities; member discounts on rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and lodging; special offers on technology and gifts; pharmacy services and legal services. AARP Services also engages in new product development activities for AARP and provides certain consulting services to outside companies.

Exciting Opportunity: Portfolio & Product Development Manager - Emerging Business Team at AARP Services, Inc.

As the Portfolio & Product Strategy Manager within our esteemed Lifestyle and Emerging Business team at AARP Services, Inc., you will play a pivotal role in leading groundbreaking initiatives to enhance AARP's membership benefits program. Your responsibilities will encompass expanding existing products and services while identifying and introducing new offerings to enrich the AARP member experience.

Spearhead AARP's new product development initiatives, driving expansion and diversification of the membership benefits program. Extend existing and cultivate new B2B2C relationships, contributing to the growth and success of AARP's offerings. Oversee the entire new product development process for internally developed products, from origination through development to successful launch. Manage performance reporting for both new product pipeline opportunities and products in the market, ensuring informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Join us at AARP Services, Inc. in shaping the future of AARP's offerings and making a meaningful impact on our member's lives!

• Develop and implement growth plans for existing and new B2B2C corporate relationships to create new AARP membership benefits within new product and services, increase revenue, and increase AARP member engagement
• Conduct assessments at the portfolio level that include analysis of markets, products, consumers, etc., identifying new business-driven opportunities for member benefit expansion through B2B2C partnerships in new or existing markets
• Perform product development to create new or spin-off products focused on older Americans that augment AARP's membership benefit portfolio; product development tasks are comprehensive from identification of the opportunity through execution, and include market research as well as design, build, test, and launch activities
• Design and build new portfolio-level reporting that summarizes business KPIs; perform analyses that support strategic decision making at the portfolio level
• Support business development and strategic relationship negotiations by creating analytically driven MS PPT presentations and pitch materials; PPT will be used extensively, and candidate's PPT skill set is expected to be best in class
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including marketing, finance, account management, strategy, and legal to execute expansion initiatives seamlessly
• Conduct project management including scope identification and schedule planning, progress reporting, dependency management, and identification and resolution of risks, issues, and blockers; create progress reports summarizing accomplishments

• MBA is required
• 5 years of experience in the following areas:
• Portfolio and product strategy and innovation
• Strategic relationship and category management and development
• New product development, pipeline reporting and analysis
• Expert-level proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to structure complex, open-ended problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills
• Demonstrated analytical acumen with experience applying these skills to business development, operations, strategy, product, and other projects

Preferred:

• 5 years of experience in management consulting with a significant background in industry/market analysis and building business cases for strategic commercial relationships

AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.Additional Requirements

• Regular and reliable job attendance
• Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships
• Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions
• In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise

Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as telecommuting workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work and telecommuting can only be done within the United States and its territories.

Compensation and Benefits

AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment OpportunityAARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.