Sr Consultant, Annuity Value Stream Program Manager
We're seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead complex Life and Annuity IT initiatives. This role blends strategic program oversight with agile delivery leadership, ensuring successful execution across multiple teams in a large-scale IT environment.
Program & Project Leadership
- Lead cross-functional initiatives, including product launches, system integrations, and platform modernization.
- Manage all phases of the project lifecycle : planning, budgeting, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
- Ensure alignment with Agile and project management standards, maintaining accurate schedules and budgets.
- Resolve cross-team issues and drive delivery of integrated release scopes.
Agile Delivery & Scrum Leadership
Facilitate Agile ceremonies (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).Support backlog grooming and sprint readiness with Product Owners and teams.Remove delivery impediments and foster continuous improvement through feedback loops.Champion Agile best practices across distributed teams.Strategic Influence & Process Improvement
Drive process enhancements and change initiatives to improve delivery efficiency and quality.Collaborate with stakeholders to align on priorities, timelines, and outcomes.Mentor team members and promote a culture of continuous improvement.What We're Looking For
Must-haves :
7+ years in project / program management, with 3+ years in Agile / Scrum environments.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.Nice-to-haves :
Strong understanding of Life and Annuity ecosystems and SaaS transformation.Proven experience in Life and Annuity IT, including platform modernization (e.g., Vantage, FAST).Proficiency with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, GitHub, MS Project, and Microsoft 365.Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and SAFe certifications preferred.Experience leveraging AI for delivery and quality engineering improvements.Strong interpersonal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Ability to influence across levels and drive consensus in complex environments.Skilled at balancing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.Ability to synthesize complex data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.Strong critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.Applications for this position will be accepted through 10 / 25 / 2025 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.