Insurance Transformation Program Lead

EY; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 143,000 - 297,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager to lead client engagements in EY's Business Transformation & Growth practice, focusing on life insurance, annuity, and group benefits transformation initiatives. You will guide complex programs and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business value for top insurers.

You will shape delivery roadmaps, governance, and execution strategies, while partnering with executives to drive innovation and efficiency through Agile, AI-enabled solutions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6-10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years in Life, Annuity, or Group Benefits insurance.
• Proven track record leading large-scale business and technology transformations.
• Experience managing client relationships and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with policy administration platforms including FAST, FINEOS AdminSuite, ALIP, OIPA, DXC wmA/CyberLife, EXL LifePro.
• Strong understanding of Life & Annuity value chain: product configuration, underwriting, servicing, claims.
• Program management experience in onshore/offshore delivery with multiple vendors.
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel; experience with Agile and SAFe.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale platform transformation programs aligning with objectives and architecture.
• Serve as trusted advisor to client business and technology leaders.
• Define delivery roadmaps, governance, and execution strategies across workstreams.
• Oversee scope, budget, risks, dependencies, resources, and performance.
• Build high-performing teams through leadership development and mentoring.

Skills

Insurance industry knowledge

Program management

Executive communication

Agile/SAFe/DevOps

Leadership & coaching

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

FAST (Verisk)

FINEOS AdminSuite

ALIP

OIPA

DXC wmA/CyberLife

EXL LifePro

Job description

EY is seeking a Manager to lead client engagements in EY's Business Transformation & Growth practice, focusing on life insurance, annuity, and group benefits transformation initiatives. You will guide complex programs and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business value for top insurers.

You will shape delivery roadmaps, governance, and execution strategies, while partnering with executives to drive innovation and efficiency through Agile, AI-enabled solutions, and