Senior Delivery Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Project Planning: Create detailed project plans for life and annuity initiatives, encompassing scope, timelines, resources, and budgets. Establish project objectives and deliverables. Develop and maintain project plans utilizing project work breakdown structures, product backlogs, sprint backlogs, project and program charters, scope definitions, schedules, and resource needs.

• Product Knowledge: Utilize expertise in life insurance and annuity offerings to inform project requirements, design, and implementation.

• Resource Management: Oversee cross-functional team members and subject matter experts, including setting objectives, supervising execution, and assessing performance.

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary contact for stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and vendors. Provide regular project status updates and address any issues.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with industry regulations, standards, and company policies.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with life and annuity projects and formulate strategies to mitigate them.

• Budget Management: Oversee and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with financial objectives.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of project deliverables meets industry standards and client expectations.

• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and change requests.

• Team Leadership: Inspire and lead project teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and promoting a collaborative work environment. Provide thought leadership and deliver business insights to identify and resolve complex issues crucial to client success.

• Problem Solving: Timely address and resolve project-related challenges and issues effectively.

• As part of expanded responsibilities, the Manager will spearhead the implementation of AI initiatives in line with business objectives. This involves identifying opportunities for AI-driven automation and analytics within ongoing projects, collaborating with data science and engineering teams, and ensuring the seamless integration of AI solutions into existing platforms and workflows such as LifePRO, LDS, portals, and operational systems. By embedding AI delivery into project execution, the PM plays a vital role in accelerating digital transformation, enhancing efficiency, and delivering quantifiable business value.

⛳️ Requirements

• **Education:** A BS degree is required along with 5-10 years of experience managing technology projects. Agile/Scrum certification and/or PMI certification is preferred.

• **Experience:** Proven track record as a Delivery Manager focusing on life insurance and annuity product implementation and TPA operations. Demonstrated success in managing complex projects within the insurance sector.

• **Skills:** Exceptional project management, leadership, and communication abilities. Proficient in project management software and tools.

• **Knowledge:** Comprehensive understanding of life insurance and annuity products, industry regulations, and best practices.

• **Soft Skills:**

• - Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

• - Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• - Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across various departments.

• - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company match.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.