Senior Transformation Leader – Life Insurance

EY; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 392,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager to lead large-scale Life Insurance, Annuity, and Group Benefits transformation programs within the Business Transformation & Growth (BTG) practice. You will oversee strategy, delivery, change management, and governance across multiple workstreams and vendors, shaping executive-level advisory and driving outcomes.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, develop client relationships, and contribute to EY BTG growth through new business opportunities and innovative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 12-15+ years of professional experience in consulting, insurance, enterprise technology, or business transformation.
• 8+ years of experience within Life, Annuity, or Group Benefits insurance.
• Proven leadership of large-scale enterprise transformation programs exceeding multiple workstreams, vendors, and delivery teams.
• Demonstrated success managing executive client relationships and driving business development activities.
• Experience leading large consulting teams and managing engagement financials, forecasting, and profitability.
• Proven track record of developing new business, leading pursuits, and contributing to account growth.
• Experience with one or more policy administration platforms including FAST (Verisk), FINEOS, ALIP, OIPA, DXC wmA/CyberLife, EXL LifePro, or comparable modern PAS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements and manage multidisciplinary teams focused on life, annuity, and group insurance transformation initiatives.
• Serve as the executive delivery leader for strategic transformation programs, accountable for overall program success, financial performance, governance, and client satisfaction.
• Establish trusted advisor relationships with executive stakeholders, including CIOs, COOs, Heads of Operations, and Business Line Leaders.
• Lead executive steering committees and governance forums while providing thought leadership on industry trends and platform transformation.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled delivery methods, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics across engagements.
• Define enterprise transformation strategies, target operating models, implementation roadmaps, and program governance structures.

Skills

Executive leadership

Program management

Insurance industry expertise

Strategic client relationships

Business development

Multi-vendor delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

FAST (Verisk)

FINEOS

ALIP

OIPA

DXC wmA/CyberLife

EXL LifePro

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior Manager to lead large-scale Life Insurance, Annuity, and Group Benefits transformation programs within the Business Transformation & Growth (BTG) practice. You will oversee strategy, delivery, change management, and governance across multiple workstreams and vendors, shaping executive-level advisory and driving outcomes.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, develop client relationships, and contribute to EY BTG growth through new business opportunities and innovative