Senior Client Partner - Insurance

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 16,400+, and has 60 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are seeking a highly experienced Onshore Client Partner with 12–15 years of proven expertise in IT service delivery and stakeholder engagement. In this senior role, you will ensure seamless execution of service commitments, foster operational excellence, and drive client satisfaction across large, complex accounts. As the primary point of contact, you will lead stakeholder management efforts, build trusted relationships across organizational levels, and champion cross-functional collaboration to support strategic business objectives.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Piscataway, NJ is $165k - $180k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities

• Service Delivery & Operations:

Direct end-to-end delivery of contracted services across multiple business units, ensuring outstanding performance against SLAs, KPIs, and client expectations. Proactively monitor metrics, lead problem resolution, and drive continuous service quality improvement.

• Stakeholder Management:

Proactively engage and influence senior client stakeholders, internal leaders, and cross-functional teams to understand business priorities, manage expectations, and facilitate effective collaboration.

• Operational Excellence:

Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives to optimize service delivery processes, implement best practices, and achieve operational efficiencies.

• Escalation & Issue Management:

Manage complex service escalations and issues, ensuring swift resolution and clear, timely communication with all relevant parties.

• Governance & Reporting:

Oversee regular service reviews, prepare executive-level reports, and ensure strict compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Strategic Planning & Support:

Contribute to account strategy and planning, identify opportunities for service enhancement, and support proposal preparation, renewals, and transformation projects.

• Change & Transition Management:

Lead clients and teams through service transitions, process changes, and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring high adoption and minimal disruption.

• Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing service delivery teams, fostering a culture of operational excellence and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 12–15 years of progressive experience in IT service delivery management, stakeholder management, or related roles.
• Extensive experience in P&C domain
• Demonstrated success overseeing complex IT services for enterprise clients and managing senior stakeholder relationships at various organizational levels.
• Extensive experience delivering multifaceted services and projects, maintaining high quality and compliance standards.
• Mastery of ITIL practices, SLA management, and operational risk/compliance.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
• Proven leadership skills with experience directing and developing large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in service management systems, executive reporting, and governance tools.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong strategic thinking and operational discipline.
• Leadership with a solution-oriented, continuous improvement mindset.
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic business environments.

Preferred but not required

• ITIL, PMP, or similar service management certifications.
• Experience in digital transformation, consulting, or technology-enabled service environments.
• Knowledge of cloud, automation, or emerging technology trends in service delivery.
• Experience with global delivery models and multi-location operations.
• Understanding of contract management and financial oversight.
• Experience working with leading Retirement providers
• Knowledge of retirement administration platforms and related business processes.
• PMP, Agile, or similar project management certifications are a plus

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 60 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law