Zinnia · 1 day ago
Program Manager
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expZinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. They are seeking a seasoned Program Manager to provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with client goals and organizational priorities while driving high-impact transformations.
ConsultingSaaSProperty & Casualty InsuranceHealth InsuranceInsuranceInsurTechLife Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide program-level leadership and direction to cross-functional consulting teams, including subject matter experts, senior consultants, and technical specialists, ensuring alignment with client goals and organizational priorities
Forge strong partnerships across internal divisions and with external stakeholders to drive cohesive, outcome-oriented engagement strategies
Design and oversee holistic engagement plans for high-impact transformations, balancing priorities and resource capabilities while empowering team members to contribute their unique expertise to the broader delivery vision
Optimize resource allocation and capacity planning to ensure high-impact utilization, scalability, and overall project efficiency across portfolios
Partner with Consulting Leadership, Sales, Delivery, and Executive stakeholders to scope engagements, validate strategic alignment, and finalize resource and budget estimates
Provide executive oversight of project financials, including budget governance, risk management, and revenue optimization across engagements
Set and enforce an engagement’s delivery milestones, ensuring timelines are proactively managed and continuously aligned with evolving client needs; and hold team members accountable for delivery quality and communication
Deliver high-quality, data-driven project performance insights through executive-level reporting and strategic control metrics
Lead client communication with executive presence, fostering trust and transparency through consistent, value-driven interactions
Continuously build domain and solution expertise, enabling thought leadership and credibility as an engagement leader
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of progressive project leadership experience, preferably within the technology, insurance, or financial services sectors, with a track record of driving business transformation
At least 10 years of experience leading complex solution delivery or consulting engagements at the intersection of business and technology, with direct accountability for executive stakeholder management and value realization
Domain expertise in Annuities, Life Insurance, and/or broader financial services, with the ability to guide strategic decision-making and delivery execution in regulated, customer-centric environments
Proficient in leveraging advanced project and program management methodologies and tools, including enterprise platforms such as MS Project, advanced Excel modeling, and executive reporting through visual storytelling in PowerPoint
Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and drive alignment across C-level stakeholders, clients, and internal teams
Proven ability to lead in fast-paced, matrixed environments, demonstrating organizational agility, high accountability, and a commitment to driving outcomes through effective time and priority management
Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities, with a solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements
Benefits
Health/dental insurance
Parental leave
401(k)
Incentive/bonus opportunity
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Zinnia
Zinnia provides insurance software solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$300MKey Investors
Vista Equity Partners
2024-10-15Debt Financing· $300M
Leadership Team
George Esposito
CEO
Ash Sawhney
Head of Life and Annuity Exchange Solutions
Recent News
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