AVP Business Architecture & Process Improvement

Primerica; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one health insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer

Life and disability insurance

FSA & HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Company-sponsored social and philanthr

Job summary

Primerica seeks a Center of Excellence Manager to lead the growth and maturation of the Center of Excellence, focusing on business analysis best practices and industry standards. You will mentor analysts, drive maturity, and align initiatives with strategic business goals.

The role requires a strong background in IT/business analysis, leadership experience, and knowledge of Waterfall, Agile and Lean methodologies. Collaborative, cross-functional impact is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years as a Business Analyst, Product Manager, Business Architect or similar role.
• 5-7 years of people/engagement staffing leadership.
• Experience in software development and process development.
• CBAP, PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, and Lean methodologies.
• Understanding of business analysis methods and tools.
• Familiarity with process improvement and business architecture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio/MS Project).
• Nice to have Jira, VersionOne, PEGA, Mulesoft, on-prem/mainframe/cloud knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and development of the Center of Excellence toward best practices.
• Mentor business analysts and improve team maturity.
• Understand trends to guide the Center of Excellence toward excellence.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Business analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Industry best practices

Mentor analysts

Trends analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

CBAP / PMP certification preferred

Tools

Jira

VersionOne

MS Project

Visio

PEGA

Mulesoft

Job description

About this Position

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What will I be doing? As a Center of Excellence Manager, you will be expected to drive the continuing growth and development of the Center of Excellence towards business analysis best practices, industry best practices, and overall maturity. You should be comfortable understanding current and future trends and be able to mentor business analysts and improve the team towards creating a true Center of Excellence.

Requirements

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 10+ yrs. of experience as a Business Analyst, Product Manager, Business Architect or similar role 5-7 years of experience managing a team of people and engagement staffing Experience working in software development environment and developing underlying processes CBAP, PMP, or similar certification preferred Knowledge: Waterfall, Agile, and Lean software development methodologies Knowledge of current trends and innovations in technology and computer software applications Understanding of various logic diagrams and requirements documentation methods and formats Understanding of client/server and Web-based technologies, Specific knowledge of business analysis methodologies and tools Familiarity with business process improvement methodologies Business Architecture principles and methodologies Software Experience: Moderate to Advanced user of the Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio MS Project Experience (Nice to Have) Jira, VersionOne or similar agile lifecycle management tool Quality Management and SQL experience preferred Previous experience in IT Business Analysis or IT Business Consulting PEGA and Mulesoft experience (Nice to Have) On Prem Mainframe and Cloud-based development Knowledge (Nice to Have)

Our Benefits

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Professional development Tuition reimbursement
• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

At Primerica, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

Primerica is a leading provider of financial products and services to middle-income families in the U.S. and Canada. Since 1977, Primerica has helped millions of middle-income households protect their families and save for the future. We insure over 5.5 million lives and have approximately 3.0 million client investment accounts.

Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Primerica is a Fortune 1000 company with over 2,800 employees located in the U.S. and Canada. Our employees are an integral part of achieving Primerica’s mission in creating more financially independent families and supporting over 151,000 licensed financial representatives across the U.S. and Canada. The Company’s competitive salaries, award-winning benefits packages, and employee recognition programs are just a few of the reasons the average employee tenure is 13 years.

Awards and Recognitions Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces USA Today’s Top Workplaces USA Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Top Workplaces Forbes America’s Best Insurance Companies #1 Most Trusted Life Insurance Company by Investor’s Business Daily #3 Most Trusted Financial Company by Investor’s Business Daily

The company’s stock is traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PRI."