Annuities Program Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +44 more locations.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute the initiative roadmap to fulfill FIA strategy and expand the business.

• Oversee the comprehensive FIA initiative portfolio, which includes product launches, enhancements, technology, operations, and distribution readiness.

• Prioritize tasks with sponsors based on business value, risk, and capacity.

• Ensure cross-functional alignment across Product, Actuarial, Technology, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Distribution, and Marketing.

• Facilitate decision-making without direct authority.

• Create and manage detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, RAID logs, dependencies, and status reports.

• Govern portfolio management and steering committees.

• Present consolidated insights to program sponsors and senior leadership.

• Manage portfolio budgets and forecasts in collaboration with Finance.

• Supervise third-party vendors and coordinate deliveries across various vendors.

• Establish expectations for planning, reporting, and escalation, holding teams accountable.

• Act as the project manager for priority or complex initiatives.

• Conduct in-depth analyses of initiatives and outcomes to eliminate roadblocks and address emerging issues.

• Oversee the delivery process from requirements gathering through testing, UAT, cutover, go-live, and stabilization.

• Provide informed challenges regarding FAST, FireLight, and related integrations.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading complex programs or portfolios within the financial services sector.

• Extensive knowledge of Fixed Indexed Annuities products, implementation requirements, operational implications, and industry practices.

• Demonstrated success in delivering FIA or annuity products from concept to launch.

• Practical experience with FAST and FireLight.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and leading project managers.

• Direct management of annuity implementation projects.

• Strong foundation in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.

• Familiarity with governance and RAID management.

• Proficient in Jira, MS Project, or Smartsheet.

• Excellent vendor management and executive communication abilities.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

• PMP or Agile certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with Luma or similar platforms is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Incentive programs and compensation linked to business and individual performance.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance benefits.

• Mental health support.

• Vision insurance options.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Adoption and surrogacy benefits.

• Wellness programs.

• Employee and family assistance plans.

• Retirement savings plans, including pension and 401(k) options.

• Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions.

• Financial education and counseling resources.

• Up to 11 paid holidays.

• 3 personal days.

• 150 hours of vacation time.

• 40 hours of sick leave (or more as mandated by law).

• Statutory leaves of absence.

• A flexible working environment.

• Support for learning and career development.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the application process.