Senior Director, Absence, Disability Management and Life (ADML)

WTW; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson is seeking a Senior Director focused on Absence, Disability Management, and Life. The role requires a strategic leader to manage significant client engagements, drive revenue, and oversee program design. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in ADML management within consulting, and be prepared to lead projects and mentor teams. The position offers a base salary range of $180,000-$220,000 annually, along with performance bonuses and extensive benefits including health, leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ADML program management.
• Proven ability to manage and grow large client relationships.
• Experience in leading projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements in ADML program design and management.
• Drive strategy and grow client relationships.
• Manage Consultants/Project Managers in project delivery.
• Contribute to marketing efforts through various channels.
• Mentor and develop other consultants.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Revenue generation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

As a Senior Director, Absence, Disability Management and Life (ADML) you will lead large, highly visible client engagements involving the design and management of group disability and broader absence management programs. You will drive the strategy and grow relationships with current clients, as well as participate in prospecting opportunities with new clients. You will serve as a key voice to the marketplace of one of the world’s leading HR consulting firms and have the ability to contribute to the evolution of ADML delivery in North America.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role

• Serve as the strategic partner and trusted advisor to large, complex clients in the design and management of their ADML programs such as:
  • ADML benefit plan analysis, design and cost savings strategies
  • Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization
  • Audits of vendor performance (financial and operational)
  • Paid family and company leave program development
• Materially grow ADML revenue through serving as the ADML expert in new client pursuits by crafting and selling solutions to meet their needs
• Oversee Consultants/Project Managers in the design and delivery of project plans; finalize and present deliverables to clients
• Contribute to marketing of Willis Towers Watson by speaking at conferences, writing articles and otherwise promoting the company
• Demonstrate extensive leadership ability by directly managing and/or mentoring other consultants

Qualifications

The Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience and success in the design/management of large group ADML programs gained in a consulting or brokerage environment
• Proven ability to generate revenue
• Track record of success in managing and growing large client relationships
• Proven experience in successfully leading projects
• Superior ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of an organization
• Interest and aptitude in keeping abreast of latest developments in broad health and welfare plan strategy and contributing to the development of new tools and approaches
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Availability to travel 35-50% (largely day travel)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $180,000-$220,000 USD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits:Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits:Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits:Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

EOE, including disability/vets