Project Manager

Job Description Seeking an experienced Life and Annuity Project Manager to lead and manage projects related to life insurance and annuity products. This role requires a deep understanding of the life insurance and annuity industry, excellent project management skills, and the ability to drive projects to successful completion. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans for life and annuity projects, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgets. Define project objectives and deliverables. Developing and maintaining the project plans using the project work breakdown structures, product backlogs, sprint backlogs, project and program charters, scope definition, schedules, resource requirements. Product Knowledge: Leverage expertise in life insurance and annuity products to guide project requirements, design, and implementation. Resource Management: Manages cross-functional team members and subject matter experts, including definition of objectives, oversight of execution and evaluation of performance. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and vendors. Provide regular updates on project status and address any issues. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to industry regulations, standards, and company policies. Risk Management: Identify potential risks specific to life and annuity projects and develop strategies to mitigate them. Budget Management: Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with financial goals. Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality of project deliverables to ensure they meet industry standards and client expectations. Documentation: Maintain detailed project documentation, including plans, reports, and change requests. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and fostering a collaborative work environment. Provides thought leadership and delivers business insights to identify and resolve complex issues critical to their clients’ success. Problem Solving: Address and resolve project-related issues and challenges in a timely and effective manner. Skills and Qualifications: Education: Must have BS degree and 5-10 years of experience managing technology projects. Agile/Scrum certification and/or PMI certification preferred. Experience: Proven experience as a Project Manager with a focus on life insurance and annuity products implementation and TPA operations. Demonstrated success in managing complex projects in the insurance industry. Skills: Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills. Proficiency in project management software and tools. Knowledge: In-depth understanding of life insurance and annuity products, industry regulations, and best practices. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking. Ability to work in a team and collaborate with different departments. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Salary : $130,000 - $145,000