Senior Associate Business Project Manager

• Developing and managing end-to-end project plans for multiple strategic initiatives using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Accountable for partnering with the business lead to ensure successful project delivery on time and on budget.
• Organizing status update meetings and holding workstreams accountable to meeting agreed upon deliverables.
• Analyzing and assisting in documenting cost/benefit of potential options related to projects.
• Establishing timelines milestones defining implementation dates and managing dependencies with regular communication to business leaders and project team members ensuring requirements can be met.
• Managing resource requirements to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Responsible for growth of the practice area including best practices through retrospectives and a focus on continuous improvement of project management practices within the IL team.
• Managing reasonable documentation and communication based on the initiative and leadership need on that specific initiative ranging from daily stand-ups weekly 4-blockers or weekly leadership meetings with PowerPoint decks.
• Anticipating identifying and mitigating project risks and impediments while designing and documenting solutions and removing roadblocks.

• Independent self-starter with strong organizational skills that can communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage/lead those who do not report to the role through inspiration and influence.
• Strong negotiation organization time management and Project Management skills are required as there will be multiple projects assigned at any given time.
• Effectively engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project objectives expectations and timelines fostering collaborative relationships through the project lifecycle.

• Adeptly communicates persuades and negotiates with others to build consensus across the teams.
• Strong interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead teams in a results-oriented and collaborative manner.
• Skilled in communicating clearly and concisely and with the right level of detail for the intended audience.
• Prepare communications regarding project direction decisions issues risks and status for management.

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience

• 6+ years of experience in Project Management required

• Requires in-depth expertise in Project Management competencies
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification highly preferred
• Knowledge of Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe) is a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of the life insurance industry a plus
• Six Sigma is a plus
• Demonstrated understanding of a project life cycle- including discovery and delivery
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong active listening skills
• Budgeting/finance critical thinking and business development knowledge preferred

• Skilled in MS Project MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence tools (e.g. ChatGPT Amazon Quick etc.)
• Knowledge of Agile tools such as JIRA preferred

What We Do

At New York Life our 180-year legacy of integrity mutuality and financial strength fuels a future defined by bold transformation. As the largest mutual life insurance company in the U.S. we operate on behalf of our policy owners—not shareholders. That structure allows us to take a long-term view investing in people purpose and innovation that endures. Guided by a clear enterprise vision to become a technology- data- and AI-powered company we’re modernizing our platforms rearchitecting experiences and embedding intelligence across our products and services. Our mission has always been about helping people through life’s most meaningful moments. Today technology is amplifying that mission—enabling us to serve clients advisors and communities in more personalized proactive ways. With a diversified business portfolio spanning insurance investments retirement group benefits and direct-to-consumer offerings New York Life delivers the stability of a Fortune 100 company with the agility of one that’s continuously evolving. We’re powered by a values-led culture inclusive teams and a shared belief that when our people thrive so does our company. Here tradition fuels momentum—and your ideas energy and growth power what’s next.

Why Work With Us

New York Life is transforming from the inside out—blending 180 years of trust with the velocity of innovation. What makes us different is our culture: grounded in integrity humanity and shared success—values that show up in how we work lead and grow. If you want a place where innovation has purpose—build what's next with us.

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