Sr. Project Manager

F G; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

F&G is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams as it shifts from Waterfall to a Product Delivery model. You will guide delivery across initiatives in Life & Annuity, index additions, and 3rd party/SaaS work in partnership with Retail and Operations.

You’ll manage scope, plans, and budgets while coaching teams on agile practices and ensuring governance. A strong SDLC background and excellent communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Operations Management or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in Project Manager or Agile Leader in Life Insurance and/or Annuity industry.
• Strong SDLC experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project and product delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved across all delivery phases.
• Establish scope, objectives, resource needs, budgets, timelines, and milestones, while managing changes through continuous planning and governance.
• Develop, maintain, and report on project plans, progress, and key metrics using both waterfall and agile frameworks.
• Partner with stakeholders to define product roadmaps, requirements, build status reports and communication plans, and facilitate effective team and client meetings.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation planning, track project dependencies and constraints, and elevate issues to Retail leadership as needed.
• Run PI planning and execution cycles and program-level ceremonies, and coach teams and leaders on scaled agile principles.
• Track and communicate program-level metrics while managing risks and impediments across the value stream.
• Build and sustain relationships with third-party vendors and external partners and create/maintain comprehensive project documentation meeting Retail Implementation standards.

Skills

Project management

Waterfall delivery

Agile

PI planning

JIRA

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

The Sr. Project Manager will guide technical and non-technical delivery teams through its shift from Waterfall project management to a Product Delivery model, operating across both approaches while teams mature at different paces. This role is responsible for executing delivery work while also serving as a change agent, helping stakeholders and teams adapt to outcome-driven, roadmap-based value stream execution. Key outcomes include successful delivery of Life & Annuity product initiatives, index additions, and 3rd party/SaaS platform work, achieved in close partnership with Retail and Operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project and product delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved across all delivery phases.
• Establish scope, objectives, resource needs, budgets, timelines, and milestones, while managing changes through appropriate continuous planning and governance techniques.
• Develop, maintain, and report on project plans, progress, and key metrics using both waterfall and agile frameworks.
• Partner with stakeholders to define product roadmaps, requirements, build status reports and communication plans, and facilitate effective team and client meetings.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation planning, track project dependencies and constraints, and elevate issues or concerns to Retail leadership as needed.
• Run PI planning and execution cycles and program-level ceremonies, and coach teams and leaders on scaled agile principles.
• Track and communicate program-level metrics while managing risks and impediments across the value stream.
• Build and sustain relationships with third-party vendors and external partners and create/maintain comprehensive project documentation meeting Retail Implementation standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not have formal leadership responsibilities but may provide guidance, mentorship, or subject matter expertise to others.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of project, product, and business management principles, waterfall and value steam delivery methods and techniques and identifying critical paths.
• Strong interpersonal skills including Teamwork, Responsibility, Dependability, Flexibility, Leadership, and Motivation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including facilitation and presentation tailored to the specific audience.
• Ability to interact successfully with personnel at all levels of the organization in both technical and business areas with minimal guidance.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Effectively coach delivery teams, Value Stream Leaders, and Product Owners on Agile mindsets, mechanics, and backlog/discovery practices.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with demonstrated ability to proactively identify issues and to influence key project and program decisions to achieve desired outcomes with minimal guidance.
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and is able to operate efficiently in unpredictable and challenging project environments with minimal guidance.
• Proficient in Agile Tooling (JIRA) and Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Must be able to work independently and be able to operate efficiently in unpredictable and challenging project environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Operations Management or related field. In 7+ years of relevant experience in Project Manager or Agile Leader in Life Insurance and/or Annuity industry.
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Strong Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience.
• Combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile and Iterative methodologies—certifications preferred.
• Experience with JIRA, and/or other project management software preferred.
• Program Management experience preferred.
• PMP, Scrum, or Scaled Agile Framework Certification preferred.

Other Requirements

• This position primarily involves sedentary work, requiring long periods of sitting, regular use of a computer, and occasional standing or walking, with reasonable accommodation available.
• Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance

Ability to travel up to:

5% of the time

Work Environments

F&G believes in an employee-centric flexible environment, which is why we offer the ability for in-office, hybrid and remote work arrangements. During the hiring process, you’ll work with your leader to decide what works best for your role.

F&G complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for F&G. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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About F&G

Since 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company (F&G) has offered annuity and life insurance products to those who are seeking security in retirement and protection during life’s unexpected events.

As a national Top Workplace1, an Iowa Top Workplace2 and a proud equal opportunity employer, F&G team members are empowered, collaborative, dynamic and authentic. We believe that by embracing these values, we will continue to build and strengthen the company while continuing to be a great place to work.

1 Top Workplaces USA 2022 – 2023

2 Des Moines Register Top Workplaces 2018 – 2022

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