Customer Experience Center of Excellence Lead

Description As a Consumer Experience (CX) Center of Excellence (COE) Lead, you’ll be a strategic enabler between our CX Center of Excellence and business, product and technology product teams — championing a journey-first, data-defensible approach that advances consumer centricity at scale. You’ll consult with Product Managers and Value Stream Leaders to translate market trends and internal insights into clear strategic and tactical recommendations for product roadmaps with measurable objectives and success metrics; you’ll set and operationalize CX standards; and you’ll deploy the right mix of CX COE expertise (VOC, experience design, research, intelligence) into the highest-value work to deliver improvements in consumer satisfaction, ease, and loyalty. You’ll partner with CX leaders to create innovative ways to present and deliver new types of artifacts, and you’ll train and coach your business and product partners on journey mapping and consumer-centered ways of thinking and working, becoming a trusted advisor who helps teams apply these practices in real delivery decisions. This role is someone who thrives in ambiguous, fast-changing environments with the ability to quickly sense stakeholder needs, meet teams where they are, and propose solutions that build trust and momentum without sacrificing consumer outcomes. You Have: Required: 3-5 years in CX, Product, Experience Design, or Strategy within Agile environments Proven ability to manage adherence to standards and governance mechanisms Adept at cross-functional stakeholder alignment Comfortable spanning business, technology, and CX; can simplify complexity and inspire action Experience with CX and Agile frameworks, tools, and platforms The ability to effectively analyze consumer experiences to identify gaps and recommend improvements, while understanding business goals and technological opportunities and constraints Empathy, strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and active listening skills A proven ability to lead without absolute authority and in ambiguous settings Journey mapping and management expertise (methods, standards, governance) An appreciation for user experience best practices Data-informed decision-making using VOC, research, and behavioral science Fluency in value streams and product operating models, including familiarity with Agile & Design Thinking frameworks Exceptional, clear communication & storytelling skills that turns insights into action, with comfort interacting at all organizational levels Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment Preferred: SAFe Agile certification You Will Serve as the primary CX point of contact to Product/Value stream leadership, serving as a hands-on consultant to ensure journey insights precede delivery requirements Create new and innovative deliverables that strengthen the mission of the CX COE and set industry leading standards Help Product Managers translate CX trends and internal insights into roadmaps, hypotheses, and success metrics Train and coach Product Managers and Product Owners on journey mapping and monitor adherence to CX operating model and standards Partner cross-functionally across Business, Technology, Marketing, and Data; coach teams to work consumer-first Remain engaged for the lifecycle of a roadmap, supporting regular evaluation and tuning of strategies based on evolving data, trends and technologies Use VOC, research, and intelligence to drive decisions; socialize insights through storytelling and insight briefings Track outcomes and report ROI for targeted journeys and initiatives Act as a CX advocate within the organization, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and customer focus. Location This role is hybrid with 3 days a week in our Bethlehem PA, Holmdel NJ, or Hudson Yards NY location Salary Range: $126,910.00 - $208,495.00 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. 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