Manager Business Solutions – Retirement Plans at Ameritas

United States

<p><span><strong>Job Description</strong></span><br /><span>This position serves as the business lead supporting the analysis, design, development, and deployment of business systems and reporting tools to meet Ameritas Retirement Plans division goals and objectives. Provide recommendations for automation and process improvements with a broad knowledge of business systems, reporting, and analytical tools used across the enterprise to recommend optimum solutions for the use cases presented.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>This is a technical individual contributor role. This position will straddle the line between our Retirement Plan division and our I.T. teams to define strategy, communicate vision, needs, and priorities.  This role will involve critical thinking and an ability to understand and manage competing visions and competing priorities.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>This position is remote (within the U.S.A.) and does not require regular in-office presence.</span><br /><br /></p> <p><span><strong>What you do:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Drive the development, refinement, and execution of technology plans in collaboration with Retirement Plans and senior leadership.</span></li> <li><span>Lead high-priority initiatives aligned with organizational vision, transformation goals, and long-term enterprise value creation.</span></li> <li><span>Develop business cases and ROI analyses for strategic investments, track realization and performance outcomes.</span></li> <li><span>Define Product Vision: Help craft and communicate a long-term strategic roadmap for the retirement application ecosystem.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Create a high performing culture by advocating for the right technology to meet business resource needs.  Listen and understand stakeholder business requirements.  Communicate and clarify requirements to I.T. partners.</span></li> <li><span>Act in diverse capacities as needed to achieve business results.  In certain product teams this role will act as a product owner and in portfolio project work will act as the RP business lead, driving execution.</span></li> <li><span>Partner with Retirement Plans business leaders to identify opportunities for system and reporting solutions to deliver improved business outcomes.</span></li> <li><span>Develop partnerships within the organization and external vendors to engage in cross-functional business initiatives.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure that Retirement Plans systems support the business process from a reporting and analytics perspective.</span></li> <li><span>Lead automation and process improvement initiatives.  Track and report on performance enhancements. </span></li> <li><span>Provides direction and manages change according to change management protocol.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Develop deep subject matter expertise for Retirement Plans technology and how it supports specific business processes.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span>Facilitate regular syncs with business leaders to manage expectations and report on project health to maintain stakeholder alignment.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>What you bring:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.</span></li> <li><span>4-7 years of retirement plans related experience required.</span></li> <li><span>Technical experience in Salesforce, CPQ, iJoin and PowerBI applications desired.</span></li> <li><span>Technical experience in Omni or Relius retirement plan applications desired.</span></li> <li><span>Previous experience in business analyst, product owner, or business system administration roles is desired.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture</strong></span><br /><span>Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.</span><br /><span>At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t:</span><br /><br /><span><strong>Ameritas Benefits<br />For your money:</strong></span><br /><span>• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.</span><br /><span>• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.</span><br /><span>• Incentive Program Bonuses.</span><br /><span>• Competitive Pay.</span><br /><br /><span><strong>For your time:</strong></span><br /><span>• Flexible Hybrid work.</span><br /><span>• Thrive Days - Personal time off.</span><br /><span>• Paid time off (PTO).</span><br /><br /><span><strong>For your health and well-being:</strong></span><br /><span>• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.</span><br /><span>• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.</span><br /><span>• Well-being programs with financial rewards.</span><br /><span>• Employee assistance program (EAP).</span><br /><br /><span><strong>For your professional growth:</strong></span><br /><span>• Professional development programs.</span><br /><span>• Leadership development programs.</span><br /><span>• Employee resource groups.</span><br /><span>• StrengthsFinder Program.</span><br /><br /><span><strong>For your community:</strong></span><br /><span>• Matching donations program.</span><br /><span>• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.</span><br /><br /><span><strong>For your family:</strong></span><br /><span>• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.</span><br /><span>• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.</span><br /><span>• Backup child, elder and pet care support.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>An Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></span></p> <p><span>Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>Application Deadline</strong></span><br /><span>This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.</span></p>