Director – Annuity Initiatives
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Director of Annuity Initiatives overseeing product launches and enhancements in financial services. Responsible for cross-functional coordination and stakeholder experience in annuity initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Lead large-scale, cross-functional annuity initiatives from concept to implementation through the development, monitoring and execution of implementation plans; work closely with IT PMO, where applicable
- Establish program charters, governance structures, timelines, and success metrics
- Manage interdependencies across multiple workstreams and business units
- Responsible for owning stakeholder experience (agent, member and employee) through the creation and implementation of a change management plan
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure timely and successful delivery
- Co-facilitate steering committee meetings with IT PMO while providing clear executive-level reporting
- Align stakeholders on scope, priorities, and resource allocation
- Escalate issues appropriately and drive resolution across departments
- Drive continuous improvement across product development and implementation processes
- Monitor post-implementation results and ensure transition to business-as-usual operations
- Promote and ensure strong documentation and controls
- Lead and mentor team supporting the annuity business as it grows
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, or Mass Communication
- Strong understanding of annuity (or life) product lifecycle including pricing, filing, implementation, and distribution
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required
- MBA in Executive Management preferred
- 10+ years of project management experience
- 3+ years of annuity (or life) program management experience
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing complex timelines and resource plans across all business areas
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities



















