AVP GLA Innovation & Transformation Project Manager

MetLife

AVP GLA Innovation & Transformation Project Manager

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New York NY USA

Hybrid

164K-219K Annually

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At MetLife we’re a purpose-driven company that helps our customers build a more confident future.

The Role

The AVP GLA Innovation & Transformation Project Manager drives strategy execution focusing on AI solutions and workflow transformation within MetLife's Global Government and Legal Affairs team overseeing project management and governance processes.

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Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
In Government & Legal Affairs you'll be an engaged and trusted partner - empowered to deliver innovative solutions influence public policy and achieve results that enable MetLife's growth and protect its global interests. Applying a commercial and contemporary mindset you'll advocate for what's possible overcome challenges and embrace different perspectives. If you also pride yourself on acting with accountability transparency and respect apply to join our Government & Legal Affairs team today.
The Opportunity
Position: AVP GLA Innovation & Transformation Project Manager
Location: 200 Park Ave
Setting : Hybrid
Reports to: VP Legal Affairs Operations & Chief of Staff
The AVP Government & Legal Affairs Innovation & Transformation Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Global Government and Legal Affairs strategic planning and execution of this team's highest priority initiatives. This role has specific focus developing AI solutions and leading the organization on workflow transformation of strategic importance. Additionally this role will establish and own the department's knowledge management processes. The person in this role will have management accountability across the organizations AI portfolio inclusive of the procurement and governance processes. As MetLife continues to simplify project management excellence is critical to executing our strategy.
Key Responsibilities

Drive strategy execution by leading the planning and delivery of Global Government and Legal Affairs' highest-priority initiatives ensuring alignment with Legal and enterprise objectives.
Own the Legal AI and innovation portfolio including development implementation governance and vendor procurement of AI-enabled legal solutions.
Lead large-scale workflow transformation efforts across the global Legal organization leveraging AI automation and process optimization to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Establish and manage the Legal Department's knowledge management program enabling scalable access to institutional knowledge best practices and legal insights.
Provide program and project management leadership for complex cross-functional initiatives ensuring projects are delivered on time within scope and with measurable impact.
Serve as a key advisor to Legal leadership translating operational financial and technology data into clear actionable insights for executive decision-making.
Influence and lead in a matrixed environment by building strong stakeholder relationships motivating teams and driving results without direct authority.

Required Qualifications

AI fluency specific to legal tools and processes
Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority
Critical thinking with an ability to understand and represent strategic objectives
Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
Excellent problem-solving capabilities including problem structuring analysis and ability to translate information into insights drive actionable implications and formulate recommendations.
Solution-oriented with an ability to effectively drive prompt decisions
Ability to learn fast and perform well under pressure with quick turnaround time.
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships
Ability to motivate and empower others to work towards the organization's goals
Direct and Matrix team building
Influencing skills working with internal and external stakeholders
Strong financial and business acumen familiar with leading initiatives dependent on technology and corporate functions
Effective time management and strong organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with portfolio program or project management

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required. MBA or JD is a significant plus.
Experience: 10+ years of professional experience with a strong background in Legal Operations Strategy or Management Consulting in a high-growth environment.
Technical Proficiency: Fluency with legal technology and AI/automation.
Mindset: A pragmatic "get it done" attitude. You can navigate ambiguity represent the head of Legal Operations and CLO in executive forums and prioritize the tasks that provide the most value to the department.
Communication: Exceptional ability to translate operational data into clear concise updates for the GC and executive leadership

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $164200 - $218900 . This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health financial wellness and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision dental insurance and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home pet critical illness hospital indemnity and accident insurance as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs parental leave paid time off paid holidays volunteer time off tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® MetLife through its subsidiaries and affiliates is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance annuities employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets we hold leading positions in the United States Latin America Asia Europe and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues customers communities and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together Do the Right Thing Deliver Impact Over Activity and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race color national origin religion creed sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital or domestic/civil partnership status genetic information citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States) uniformed service member or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
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Skills Required

AI fluency specific to legal tools and processes
10+ years of professional experience in Legal Operations Strategy or Management Consulting
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships
Experience with portfolio program or project management

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The Company

HQ: New York NY

43000 Employees

Year Founded: 1868

What We Do

We're honored to be No. 10 on Great Place to Work's World's Best Workplaces and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025. At MetLife we're leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for over 157 years. At MetLife every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities. Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife making the world a better place is All Together Possible.

Why Work With Us

At MetLife you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.