Project Manager

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For over 50 years AmeriLife has been a leader in the development marketing and distribution of annuity life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.

Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Job Summary

Job Description

Key competencies

• Delivery Excellence: Ensures predictable execution accountability and quality.
• Problem Solving: Breaks down complexity and navigates ambiguity.
• Outcomes-Centric Mindset: Focuses on delivering value and a seamless onboarding experience.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across technology operations and business teams.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Able to pivot quickly between shifting priorities project types and organizational needs; effectively leads teams through change and ambiguity.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead project manager for critical enterprise initiatives especially in the areas of transformation and operational scale and business readiness
• Create sophisticated project plans that enable predictable delivery.
• Manage crossfunctional teams vendors budgets timelines and executive stakeholder expectations.
• Apply the appropriate delivery methodology (Waterfall Agile or Hybrid) based on project needs.
• Manage and mitigate complex risks to ensure on-time within scope and within budget delivery of the projects objectives
• Maintain forwardlooking project documentation including RAID logs and resource forecasts.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and communications through effective updates for business and technology stakeholders and leadership.
• Pivot effectively across shifting priorities and assignments and lead project teams through changes in direction scope or urgency.
• Support project intake prioritization and capacity planning.
• Ensure all changes follow established governance change management and release processes.

• Lead endtoend onboarding projects for new business on existing systems ensuring the projects meet quality security compliance and scope requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of project management experience delivering technology operations or product-related initiatives.
• Proven success leading onboarding implementation or operational readiness projects in Waterfall Scaled Agile and Hybrid Methodologies.
• Comfortable with leading without authority and proven ability to lead and motivate a team ensuring projects stay on track and meet objectives.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills; ability to navigate conflicts; proven ability to manage supplier team and stakeholder conflicts
• Experience in Waterfall Iterative Scaled Agile and Hybrid methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and completing assignments even in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to identify and manage crossworkstream risks and dependencies.
• Experience developing comprehensive project plans
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet Microsoft Project Jira Confluence).
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in business technology or related field
• Experience in insurance financial services fintech or other highly regulated industries
• PMP CAPM CSM or equivalent certification.
• Agile certifications a plus (e.g. ACP CSM PSM SAFe etc.)
• Experience managing projects involving cross-platform integrations with external vendors SAAS applications and/or 3rd parties
• Experience in diagramming software (e.g. Visio and/or Lucid)
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and troubleshoot collaboratively.

What AmeriLife Offers

A comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO medical dental vision retirement savings disability insurance and life insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion creed sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin ancestry disability genetic information marital status veteran or military status or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive equitable and respectful workplace where all employees can thrive.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

We are committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable state and local disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process please contact us at .

Pay Transparency Statement

We are committed to pay transparency and equity in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Compensation for this role will be determined based on skills qualifications experience and market factors. Where required by law the pay range for this position will be disclosed in the job posting or provided upon request. Additional compensation information such as benefits bonuses and commissions will be provided as required by law. We do not discriminate or retaliate against employees or applicants for inquiring about discussing or disclosing their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant as protected under applicable law. Pay ranges are available upon request.

Background Screening Statement

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening which may include employment verification education verification criminal history check and other job-related inquiries as permitted by law. All screenings are conducted in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws and information collected will be kept confidential. If any adverse decision is made based on the results applicants will be notified and given an opportunity to respond.