Program Manager

Zinnia; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive/bonus opportunity

Job summary

Zinnia in Alpharetta, Georgia is seeking a seasoned Program Manager with over 10 years of experience in leading complex projects within technology and financial services. You will provide program-level leadership, ensuring alignment with client goals and managing executive stakeholder relationships.

The role demands strong strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and expertise in managing high-impact engagements. Zinnia offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive project leadership experience.
• At least 10 years of experience leading complex solution delivery.
• Domain expertise in Annuities, Life Insurance, or financial services.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in advanced project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide program-level leadership to cross-functional teams.
• Design engagement plans for high-impact transformations.
• Optimize resource allocation and capacity planning.
• Partner with leadership to scope engagements.
• Deliver project performance insights through executive reporting.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Analytical capabilities

Tools

MS Project

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products, enabling more people to protect their financial futures.

WHO YOU ARE:

A seasoned Program Manager with a proven track record of leading complex, high‑impact business and technology initiatives across multiple workstreams. You operate with a strategic mindset, driving alignment between organizational goals and delivery execution. You are adept at navigating ambiguity, proactively identifying risks and opportunities, communicating with executives, and influencing stakeholders at all levels to ensure success. You exhibit a strong sense of ownership, balancing results‑driven execution with the emotional intelligence needed to build trust and cohesion across cross‑functional teams. You are an exceptional communicator with executive presence and the ability to engage senior leadership through clear, insightful presentations and strategic counsel.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Provide program‑level leadership and direction to cross‑functional consulting teams, ensuring alignment with client goals and organizational priorities.
• Forge strong partnerships across internal divisions and with external stakeholders to drive cohesive, outcome‑oriented engagement strategies.
• Design and oversee holistic engagement plans for high‑impact transformations, balancing priorities and resource capabilities while empowering team members to contribute their unique expertise to the broader delivery vision.
• Optimize resource allocation and capacity planning to ensure high‑impact utilization, scalability, and overall project efficiency across portfolios.
• Partner with Consulting Leadership, Sales, Delivery, and Executive stakeholders to scope engagements, validate strategic alignment, and finalize resource and budget estimates.
• Provide executive oversight of project financials, including budget governance, risk management, and revenue optimization across engagements.
• Set and enforce an engagement’s delivery milestones, ensuring timelines are proactively managed and continuously aligned with evolving client needs; hold team members accountable for delivery quality and communication.
• Deliver high‑quality, data‑driven project performance insights through executive‑level reporting and strategic control metrics.
• Lead client communication with executive presence, fostering trust and transparency through consistent, value‑driven interactions.
• Continuously build domain and solution expertise, enabling thought leadership and credibility as an engagement leader.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Minimum 8 years of progressive project leadership experience, preferably within the technology, insurance, or financial services sectors.
• At least 10 years of experience leading complex solution delivery or consulting engagements at the intersection of business and technology, with direct accountability for executive stakeholder management and value realization.
• Domain expertise in Annuities, Life Insurance, and/or broader financial services, with the ability to guide strategic decision‑making and delivery execution in regulated, customer‑centric environments.
• Proficient in leveraging advanced project and program management methodologies and tools, including enterprise platforms such as MS Project, advanced Excel modeling, and executive reporting through visual storytelling in PowerPoint.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive alignment across C‑level stakeholders, clients, and internal teams.
• Proven ability to lead in fast‑paced, matrixed environments, demonstrating organizational agility, high accountability, and a commitment to driving outcomes through effective time and priority management.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with a solutions‑oriented mindset and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. Benefits include health and dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.