We are looking for an experienced Sr. Program Manager to guide the creation and launch of a new voluntary benefits offering in Iowa. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and will lead a complex, cross-functional initiative that brings together business strategy, product readiness, regulatory coordination, distribution support, marketing execution, and technology delivery. The ideal candidate is comfortable building structure in evolving environments and can turn high-level objectives into a practical roadmap for launch.
Responsibilities:
Direct the full program lifecycle for a new voluntary benefits business, moving the initiative from early planning through market launch and operational readiness. Align cross-functional teams across product development, sales and distribution readiness, marketing, legal, compliance, and technology to keep priorities, timelines, and deliverables on track. Create and maintain program governance practices, including milestone planning, status reporting, risk monitoring, issue escalation, and decision management. Oversee implementation activities tied to core technology solutions, including benefits or policy administration platforms, mobile enrollment and claims capabilities, and system integrations. Translate strategic business goals into coordinated execution plans with clear ownership, dependencies, and measurable outcomes. Manage internal and external contributors across multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring resources, schedules, and budgets are used effectively. Partner with stakeholders to support product launch preparation, including readiness activities related to regulatory filings, broker or distribution enablement, and go-to-market execution.
