Project Manager - Life Insurance & Annuities - Conversions

Req ID: 238711

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager - Life Insurance & Annuities - Conversions - REMOTE to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

NTT Data Americas is Hiring!

This is a permanent, fulltime, salaried position with benefits. Not open to C2C or C2H.

This position is fully Remote/Work from Home and may be based anywhere in the continental United States

Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Maintains awareness and oversight of project activities through proper status reporting to ensure a timely resolution of project execution issues, including changes in scope, quality/reliability issues, and resource constraints. Responsible for project sponsor satisfaction with project delivery and functionality
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with Solution Development, Solution Operations, and Business Sponsors. Acts as a focal point for assigned project-related activities
• Participate in business development activities associated with the growth of the business units this includes: Participation in due diligence, collaborate in responses for RFI
• Actively manage the work efforts of functional resources through the project plan and manage project risk through comprehensive mitigation assessment and planning
• Manage and maintain good communication across team members, leadership and stakeholders across multiple business units
• Understanding of business goals (tactical and strategic) and drives development and implementation of business solutions
• Manages the project performance (e.g., delivery on commitments, quality, responsiveness, reliability) and financial performance (e.g., business case) expectations
• Develop with Program Director best practices focused on transition of new clients into the organization and build the repeatable processes to support growth
• Work with Sr. Program Director in the development of plans for the projects assigned across the program
• Develops the readiness of the organization for new implementations and transitions
• Driving projects to optimize business processes and develop a business architecture framework for continuous improvement
• Apply a structured business architecture approach and methodology for capturing the key views of the enterprise
• Responsible for ensuring projects follow standard project development methodology and that the project conforms to IT-defined standards for security and technical architecture

Basic, Required Qualifications:

• Minimum six years of experience in the Life Insurance and Annuities industry
• Minimum six years of experience in transition programs from Life Insurance carrier to Third-Party Administration platform

Other Desired Qualifications:

• The ability to visualize and create high-level models that can be used in future analysis to extend and mature the business architecture
• Ability to work in a global organization with resources nearshore and offshore
• Team player able to work effectively at all levels of an organization with the ability to influence others to move toward consensus
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations
• Experience modeling business processes using a variety of tools and techniques
• Strong situational analysis and decision-making abilities
• The ability to act as liaison conveying information needs of the business to IT and data constraints to the business; applies equal conveyance regarding business strategy and IT strategy, business processes and workflow automation, business initiatives and IT initiatives, and benefit realization and service delivery
• Proven experience working with IT delivery teams to set direction on business solutions specifically in enterprise solutions such as Workflow, images, business process automation, deployment of surround solutions
• Extensive experience planning and deploying both business and IT initiatives
• Proven experience in as Business Architect for large programs
• Knowledge of Agile methodology or Scrum framework

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $86,600 - $192,300. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

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