Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

AIG Life & Retirement helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision, and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for project management associated with the implementation of the company’s product-related and strategic initiatives for the Individual Retirement annuity product lines. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for the timely and cost-effective implementation of product, non-product, and distribution partner-related technology initiatives supported through the Product Management team. Using an established project management methodology, this individual will interface with internal and external partners associated with Product Management led initiatives. The person in this position is responsible for maintaining the highest level of project management knowledge, will regularly collaborate with project teams and must effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) in order to deliver successful projects.

The successful candidate will be focused, organized and have a demonstrated ability to manage projects and bring issues to a quick and appropriate resolution in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure accurate, on time and cost-effective delivery of projects supporting product-related and strategic initiatives. Includes creation of project documentation (e.g. project requirements, critical path, project deliverables, communication plan, issues list, contingency plans, etc.)
• Assemble/lead working groups comprised of participants from Product Management, Legal, Policy Form Filing, Operations, IT, QA, BSST, Marketing, Accounting, and when applicable, third party administrators and distribution partner representatives
• Support the ongoing management of projects by maintaining up-to-date project-related documentation and materials
• Review and sign-off of project-related documents, which may include IT project requirements, marketing materials, prospectuses, owner acknowledgements, and other supporting documents
• Responsible for thoughtful preparation of meeting agendas, chairing of meetings, identification of follow-up items, contributing to timely and thorough documentation and distribution of post-meeting notes, as well as after meeting follow-up
• Oversees and performs research activities to support distribution of products
• Other tasks as necessary to ensure timely, accurate, and cost effective support and implementation of new initiatives or other projects supporting the sales and/or distribution of the company’s products

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Full understanding of and experience utilizing established project management methodologies
• Knowledge of and experience using project management software, and ability to recommend improvements
• Product development, distributor, and/or product manufacturer back/home office support in the financial services industry preferred
• BA/BS or related work equivalent experience in business administration, marketing, finance, or related field preferred
• Annuity (variable, indexed, fixed) experience (preferably in a service, distributor/agency, sales, or marketing capacity) is preferred, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills; ability to input data into an Access database; MS Project skills preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills – ability to understand impacts of simple to complex concepts
• Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to visualize and/or contribute to the presentation of an idea or project (from concept and design to presentation)
• Impeccable organization and follow-up skills
• Ability to foster effective working relationships with peers within and across organizational lines
• Proven track record in completing assigned tasks and projects
• Ability to quickly adapt and adjust to change
• Results rather than task orientation
• Ability to quickly assess strengths/weaknesses and address potential issues
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent time management skills

WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES LIKE MOST ABOUT WORKING FOR AIG

• We care about your professional development. Our career progression program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your productivity and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with an increased responsibility and increased compensation.
• Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us? We put our money where our mouth is! AIG, will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Our people are our most important asset therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay. Benefit package includes:

• Paid Time Off (AIG recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24! 9 paid holidays per calendar year.
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus AIG automatically contributes an additional 3% in to your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its’ policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: https://www.aig.com/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.In order to work from or visit an AIG office, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of AIG’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, individuals hired into this position will be required to attest that they have been fully vaccinated and agree to have their vaccination status and proof of vaccination confidentially stored by AIG. Exemptions may be considered on a case by case basis.

Functional Area:

OP - Operations

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel

Relocation Provided: No

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