Director, Business Management

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one:
  We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments:
  We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate:
  We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive:
  We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

As a Director, Business Management you will be responsible for leading strategic initiatives within the life insurance business. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage multiple work streams, engage with diverse stakeholders, and ensure seamless program execution within tight timelines. The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and a proven ability to structure, define, and implement multi-track initiatives.

The Director, Business Management will report to the Head of Business Management and be responsible for strategic initiatives from inception to completion with a focus on delivering business outcomes. As an integral member of the team, the Director, Business Management will have the opportunity to work with leaders across the organization to define and deliver initiatives that will shape the future of the Life business.

We want to hear from you today if you can:

• Program Leadership
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  Oversee strategic programs from initiation to completion, ensuring deliverables align with strategic objectives and meet high-quality standards and assist the executive team in the creation of business cases, cost benefit analysis and market assessments.
• Roadmap Development
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  Create, manage, and execute detailed project roadmaps, aligning priorities across multiple work streams while effectively managing operational risks.
• Progress Reporting
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  Provide clear, consistent, and actionable status updates to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and key milestones.
• Vision Communication
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  Develop compelling presentations and materials that articulate the program’s vision, plans, and goals to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
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  Serve as the central point of contact across business and functional areas including IT, operations and distribution, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Establishing appropriate forums and steering committees to highlight, guide, and direct strategic initiatives.
• Team Management
  : manage and coordinate the efforts of internal and external teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of objectives.
• Stakeholder Management
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  Navigate complex relationships with business leads and executives, maintaining strong communication and managing expectations effectively.
• Risk Management
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  Identify potential risks and implement proactive measures to mitigate challenges, ensuring program success under tight timelines.
• Operational Execution
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  Define clear program objectives and milestones while ensuring resource allocation meets the demands of tight deadlines, and program costs align with approved funding.

• Experience
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  Minimum 5 years of project management experience and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Life insurance.
• Industry Knowledge
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  Comprehensive understanding of individual life insurance products, distribution channels, and their lifecycle preferred.
• Technical Proficiency
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  Familiarity with processes, IT systems, and tools commonly used in project management.
• Leadership Skills
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  Proven ability to lead diverse teams and influence stakeholders at all levels. Action Oriented – enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of…