Hiring Manager: Wendy Nie

Recruiter: Rachel Steele (Rachel.Steele@allianzlife.com) | Please email me directly if you have applied for this position with a current copy of your resume

Pay Band: 7

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The ALIP Configuration team within the Actuarial department is responsible for the successful implementation of critical processes and calculations in our policy administration system. As the Business Configuration Manager, you will provide oversight over the design, development and implementation of business processes within ALIP (Accenture Life Insurance & Annuity Platform) related to the configuration of insurance/annuity products. You will work across product, enterprise operations, and IT teams to ensure project success. This role will manage and continually develop a staff of direct reports to meet the evolving business needs. You will also establish and maintain a close working relationship with leaders to ensure best practices, policies, procedures and tools meet the strategic needs of the capability. You will report to the Director Product Configuration.

What you do:

Lead the design, development and implementation of admin system functionality for:
- New products and features
- Business rules and workflows
- UI screens and pages
Provide leadership to a team of business and technical staff to solve complex problems considering required business functionality, sustainability and scalability of solutions
Drive continuous improvement to team standards and process focused on delivery quality and speed.
Coach and develop talent within the team
Communicate effectively of issues, risks, and outcomes to key stakeholders

Supports the Agile development framework and integration into Allianz Life projects
Supports and leads department initiatives, including process improvement, technology roadmap development, cross-organization collaboration, and other duties
Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI)

What you bring:

3-5 years of experience required: ALIP or business configuration platforms implementing enterprise solutions
5-7 years of experience required: Leading and directing business or IT solution delivery
4 year degree required: Four year degree in technical discipline, engineering, business, Actuarial science, mathematics, physics, economics or related field; or equivalent experience
Proven expertise in communication and expectation management.
Deep understanding of annuity and life insurance functional areas from New Business to Post Issue covering the entire lifecycle of a policy.
Self-directed problem solver who asks insightful questions to get to root causes.
Technology, business and project certifications preferred
You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas.

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