Athene · 8 hours ago
Project Manager - New Markets Product
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAthene is a company driven to do more for its customers and financial professionals. The Project Manager – New Markets Product will oversee key initiatives within the product organization, ensuring timely and successful execution of projects related to the launch of innovative products for New Markets.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end management of product and cross-departmental projects, from planning through execution and delivery
Collaborate with actuarial, finance, IT, Operations, Sales and Risk teams to align project objectives with strategic business goals
Develop detailed project plans, manage timelines, and proactively identify and mitigate risks or dependencies
Facilitate stakeholder communication, ensuring accurate progress reporting, documentation, and accountability
Support implementation of new IT systems, process automation, and data management initiatives
Facilitate and help create structure for New Markets Governance Committees to communicate progress and escalate issues to Athene leadership
Coordinate regulatory or audit-related deliverables and ensure compliance with internal governance standards
Monitor resource allocation and project budgets in collaboration with department leads
Promote a culture of continuous improvement through process refinement and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business related field
6+ years in project management, actuarial or financial roles—preferably within insurance or financial services
Proven track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects or managing multiple projects/workstreams simultaneously and delivering projects within scope, schedule and budget
Strong analytical mindset, exceptional communication and organization skills, ability to translate technical details into actionable insights
Experience working cross-functionally with IT and business teams in fast-paced, evolving environments
Preferred
PMP or similar certification is a plus
Company
Athene
Athene Holding is a life insurance company that provides retirement savings products for individuals and institutions.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (17)
2024 (28)
2023 (24)
2022 (22)
2021 (22)
2020 (14)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.43B2025-06-24Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-10-07Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Martin P. Klein
Executive VP & CFO
Mike Downing
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Athene Holding Ltd.
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