The Team
Our team bridges internal business units and external strategic partners to advance technology and business capabilities that shape the annuity new business experience. We oversee a diverse portfolio that includes strategic initiatives, tactical enhancements, continuous improvement efforts, and production support.
We value team members who bring curiosity, collaboration, and an advisor- and customer-first mindset. We embrace diverse perspectives, foster mutual respect, and believe in having fun while delivering exceptional outcomes.
The Opportunity
As an Business Consultant, you'll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where strategic thinking meets operational execution. You'll partner closely with key third-party administrators and Home Office stakeholders to proactively address critical business disruptions, drive process improvements, and elevate the overall experience for both customers and advisors.
The Impact
In this role, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the integrity and success of annuity-related technologies and processes. Primary responsibilities include :
- Third-Party Incident Management : Lead the identification, assessment, and resolution of disruptions involving external partners to minimize impact.
- Test Strategy & Execution : Develop and execute comprehensive test plans across strategic and tactical initiatives.
- Regression Testing & Change Management : Safeguard system stability through iterative development cycles.
- Business Acceptance Testing : Validate business requirements and ensure stakeholder alignment prior to deployment.
- Product Owner Support : Assist with the Fixed Annuity Order Entry Platform, contributing to platform enhancements and readiness.
- Issue Escalation & Communication : Identify and communicate critical production issues and defects to appropriate stakeholders.
- Change Management Leadership : Design and implement readiness plans, procedures, and communications to support business transitions and resolutions.
- Mentorship : Guide and support other Business Consultants in test strategy development and business analysis.
- Requirements Analysis : Translate business and user needs into clear, actionable system requirements.
- Execution Accountability : Ensure timely and accurate delivery of assigned efforts.
- Barrier Removal : Proactively identify and eliminate obstacles to successful execution.
The Minimum Qualifications
7+ years of experience translating user feedback into actionable business requirements and prioritization framework3+ years of experience building and maintaining relationships with cross-functional stakeholder groups to drive alignment and results3+ years of experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities independently in a dynamic environment2+ years of experience applying strategic thinking to ensure cross-disciplinary alignment2+ years of experience assessing process and project impacts with an agile mindset and balancing short-term execution with long-term strategyThe Ideal Qualifications
Subject matter knowledge of annuitiesRobust data analysis and testing experienceProject readiness and communication experienceExperience and knowledge of project management and testing disciplinesAbility to independently multi-task and manage competing projects and prioritiesStrong attention to detail while maintaining big picture view to ensure alignment across disciplines and stakeholder groupsAbility to think strategically as well as near term, to assess process and project impacts, with an agile mindsetAbility to work in a fast paced, evolving culture requiring adaptability and flexibility in work efforts and behaviorsWhat to Expect as part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings and working sessions with technology, business and vendor partnersStrong business partnership and collaboration with our vendor partnersFocused one-on-one meetings with your managerNetworking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic / Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource GroupsAccess to learning content on Degreed and other informational platformsYour ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits#LI-RS1 MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
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