Head of Project Management

For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.

Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

AmeriLife’s Enterprise Data & Analytics (EDA) team is seeking an experienced Data Platform Project Manager to lead the delivery of data and analytics initiatives that support strategic decision‑making across the organization. In this role, you will manage projects related to cloud data platforms, data ingestion pipelines, integration frameworks, and shared analytics services. You will work closely with data engineering, analytics, and platform teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business outcomes. Success in this role requires the effective application of project management concepts, problem solving, relationship building, and strong leadership ensuring accountability of our project teams.

Manage the end‑to‑end project lifecycle for large and complex projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders, ensuring milestones are met and delivered on time and within budget.

Develop and maintain integrated project plans across data engineering, analytics, and platform teams.

Serve as the single point of contact for delivery status for stakeholders and leadership, communicating timelines and risks and aligning stakeholders on delivery expectations.

Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality for multiple concurrent projects.

Identify and manage cross‑team and external dependencies (data platforms, source systems, vendors, etc.).

Proactively manage risks, assumptions, issues, and decisions (RAID), partnering with delivery teams to minimize impact.

Track delivery performance of project teams and measure realized business outcomes post project delivery.

Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across project teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Management, or related field.

5+ years of experience working on IT or data‑focused delivery teams (e.g., analyst, scrum master, or similar role).

3+ years of experience as a project manager supporting IT, data, or analytics initiatives.

Experience managing projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Familiarity with the system development lifecycle (SDLC) and data platform projects (cloud data, ETL, analytics).

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with shared resources and competing priorities.

Expertise utilizing standard project management concepts, including schedules, baselines, scope control, resource planning, and RAID management.

Proficiency with standard project management tools including Jira and Microsoft Project.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.

Experience in healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.

Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or other relevant certifications.

Working knowledge of cloud data architectures (e.g., data lakes, data warehouses, lakehouse patterns).

Familiarity with data governance concepts, including data quality, metadata management, lineage, and stewardship.

Exposure to business intelligence or reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

A comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO, medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, disability insurance, and life insurance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

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