Strategic PMO Director: Insurance & AI Delivery

Talcott Financial Group

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Talcott Financial Group is seeking a Program Director to join the Portfolio Management Organization, delivering high-impact enterprise programs within timelines and budgets. This senior leader will champion modern delivery practices including AI-enabled tools.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in Insurance/Financial Services, expertise in life and annuity products or reinsurance, and proven ability to lead in matrixed environments. Strong communication and strategic influence are essential.

Qualifications

  • 15 years of program leadership in Insurance/Financial Services.
  • Direct experience with life/annuity products and/or reinsurance.
  • Strong finance orientation and ability to work with Finance/Actuarial teams.
  • Familiarity with AI, automation, and data-driven delivery.
  • Experience with process reengineering and scalable improvements.
  • PMP/PgMP/Agile certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and control programs across varying complexity.
  • Develop and maintain program plans; track milestones and budgets.
  • Partner across functions to build business cases and link delivery to value.
  • Lead governance, risk management, and executive reporting.
  • Drive change management and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Executive Presence
Strategic Influence
Business & Financial Acumen
Life, Annuity & Reinsurance Domain
AI Fluency
Process Reengineering
Negotiation & Conflict Management
Agility
Stakeholder Management
Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics
Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Talcott Financial Group is seeking a Program Director to join the Portfolio Management Organization, delivering high-impact enterprise programs within timelines and budgets. This senior leader will champion modern delivery practices including AI-enabled tools.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in Insurance/Financial Services, expertise in life and annuity products or reinsurance, and proven ability to lead in matrixed environments. Strong communication and strategic influence are essential.

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