Director, Product Initiative Lead Annuity Solutions; Annuity Products

Director, Product Initiative Lead, Life & Annuity Solutions (Annuity Products)

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values:
Do good. Be good. Make good.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

This position sits in L&A Delivery Solutions and reports to the VP and Actuary, Product Portfolio Lead. The role is responsible for the end-to-end execution of the product development process once a product project moves out of initial viability and into deeper feasibility and execution. It will mainly focus on Annuity products, both bringing new products to market and enhancing existing capabilities as needed.

The role will work closely with the broader L&A Solutions product development team, Operations, Distribution/Field Leaders, IT, and others, serving as a key connector between strategic vision and cross‑functional delivery teams.

Work schedule:

onsite, with expectation of in‑office presence four (4) days per week during core days. Current core days are Monday–Thursday. Schedule may change with advance notification.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across L&A Solutions, operations, IT, project management office, legal, marketing, finance, and distribution to drive decision‑making and resolve questions.
• Accountable for the end‑to‑end execution of assigned product initiatives, ensuring clarity of scope, stakeholder alignment, and timely progression through all product development stages.
• Ensure deliverable packages for each step in the product development process are prepared for Decision Gates in a timely and quality manner, including creation and maintenance of the Document of Assumptions.
• Present content of deliverable packages to committees to move product initiatives through various stages.
• Lead planning and execution of workshops that accelerate product design and definition, defining objectives, inputs, decisions, and outputs.
• Prioritize post‑launch features and enhancements for initiatives and communicate rationale to key stakeholders.
• Continuously assess and share feedback on the product development process to support continuous improvement efforts.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with Annuity Products development.
• Strong understanding of Annuity product design, development, and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive decisions in a matrixed environment.
• Clear communication skills to explain complex product topics to non‑technical audiences and senior leaders.
• Self‑motivated and results‑focused.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with ability to manage multiple initiatives against tight deadlines.
• Strategic thinker with customer‑focused mindset, able to balance short‑term execution with long‑term goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Experience with Annuity operations, product pricing, or product systems requirements and development.
• Experience working within a structured product development lifecycle or stage‑gate process.
• Experience with collaborative tools like Confluence, Jira, and/or Teams.

• Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs.

$112,500 - $165,000 USD per year.

The total compensation package may include medical, financial, and other benefits (401(k), paid time off, discretionary incentive programs). Salary may be outside the stated range based on experience and other factors.

Position remains open until filled. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.