Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Vice President Strategic Solutions!

In this role, you will provide first level leadership and direction to Product Owners, Scrum Master, and delivery team. Works with key partners from Product/Distribution and Operations to prioritize and balance onboarding of partners, sales volume, additional products, changes to products and operational improvements to achieve efficiencies.

• Product Management responsibilities on initiatives, with the support of the executive sponsors, sets the vision for the planning and delivery of the roadmap.
• Leads the business case, adherence to the CBA, tracking spend, identification of risks and issues, vendor management and scorecard.
• Decision-maker for issues with guidance from Executive sponsors
• Engages and communicates with key partners.
• Works across the Enterprise to determine future roadmap including integration of other product lines; Life, Retirement, partnering with Benefits, acquisitions, new products, and services.
• Owns the effort in determining strategy for policy conversions including business case and implementation. Works with team to develop Sprint scorecard including mandatory deliverables of all Scrum Masters and Project Managers aligned with the program. Removes roadblocks for team. Acquires funding for future deliveries.
• Works with key partners from Product/Distribution and Operations to prioritize and balance onboarding of partners, sales volume, additional products, changes to products and operational enhancements to achieve efficiencies.
• Main point of contact with Vendor communication and feedback.
• Determines pace of project deliverables and options for how to move more efficiently.

Why Work at Symetra

Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

"Symetra is a great place if you are looking for the opportunity to contribute, to grow, to be seen and valued." Vernell K. - Auditor

"We're big enough to make an impact on the country, but small enough to care and know who you are and what you're contributing to the organization. All new ideas are welcome!" Stephanie F. - VP Customer Service & Operations

Benefits and Perks

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: $133,500 - $222,400 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

• Project management certification e.g. Lean Six Sigma or similar, experience working in agile delivery teams preferred.
• 2 years within financial services/insurance with 10 years in a leadership/managerial role preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of leading teams through system implementations or continuous improvements.
• Strong communication skills-verbal and written.
• Ability to negotiate for results including project prioritization and deadlines.
• Competence in assessing risk for capacity of immediate team and other key collaborator when assessing key project deliverable(s)

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.