Job Description

Do you want to be part of a team that encourages your growth, supports your ambitions and makes it a priority for you to reach your goals? Is helping people part of who you are? At MassMutual, we help millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection and plan for the future. We do this by building trust with our customers by being knowledgeable problem solvers and prioritize their needs above all else. We Live Mutual.

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MassMutual Strategic Distributors:

We have had great success in recent years distributing our Annuity and Life-LTC combination products through our financial institution relationships. To further this success, we must evolve our strategy to reach more customers where they are, on their terms, with the products they need. For that reason, we are pleased to announce that MassMutual will be forming a dedicated third-party distribution channel, MassMutual Strategic Distributors (MMSD). MMSD will continue to build on the Annuity and Life-LTC combination strategy and expand the product solution offering to include Life and Disability Insurance.

MMSDs strategy is to aggressively grow top line sales by expanding existing and establishing new partnerships with financial institutions (Wire Houses, Banks, Broker-Dealers) and making significant investments in Technology, Sales, Operations, Marketing and Product development. Our strategy will be driven by dedicated, diverse teams across the enterprise where we will prioritize and embrace a dynamic, agile, inclusive and entrepreneurial culture.

The Impact:

* Accountable for monitoring project progress and ensuring timely, cost effective and high-quality execution of project including budget, timelines, and resource allocation to achieve project objectives

* Lead project team to develop/refine integrated plans and execute cross-functional implementation plans

* Ensure that all project team members understand project goals and objectives, current project plan and schedule, critical path activities and activities that may become critical path activities

* Provide a continuously updated and balanced appraisal of the project status, including risk, cost, and value to stakeholders

* Responsible for alignment of functional plans with approved project plans and ensuring high quality execution

* Ensure alignment between project strategy and tactical execution

* Proactively identify issues while resolving conflicts and communicating project-related issues to senior executive management

* Develop and partner with team on an overall communication strategy, as well as the field strategy and broad internal/external communications

* Lead small to medium size projects with well defined scope, requiring manageable scope control, moderate complexity with limited risk.

* Navigate ambiguity to deliver results

* Manage budget, timeline, resources, and scope through prioritization throughout the course of all assigned projects

* Lead project teams during all phases of the development life cycle including requirements gathering and analysis, design, build, pilot, implementation, and continuous service

* Be self-supportive in collaborating with peers to effectively deliver a robust solution for the business

* Drive lessons learned and knowledge retention for future use

* Demonstrate proven capability to be organized yet flexible/adaptable

The Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelors Degree, in Business, Project Management, or an analytical field

* Minimum of 2 years of PM experience managing and driving the execution of cross functional project experience

* At least 2 years of direct Financial Services and/or Insurance industry experience

* Strong business acumen with understanding of business model and supporting business processes

* Ability to operate in both agile and waterfall project environments

* Demonstrated ability to understand and support overall project goals and resolve and remove obstacles to the projects completion

* Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills

* Ability to communicate with all level of employees in an inclusive manner

* Active listener who can collaborate across multiple functional areas with the ability to lead, motivate and obtain buy-in

* Well organized individual who is able to Independently problem solve and trouble shoot using their multi-tasking skills

* Proficiency with PM Software and Microsoft Office Suite

Ideal Qualifications:

* PMP Certification

* 3 years of PM experience managing and driving the execution of cross functional project experience

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

* Regular meetings with the MMSD Team

* Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager

* Access to mentorship opportunities

* Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

* Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

* Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical nosiness with industry leading pay and benefits

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Why Join Us.

Weve been around since 1851. During our history, weve learned a few things about making sure our customers are our top priority. In order to meet and exceed their expectations, we must have the best people providing the best thinking, products and services. To accomplish this, we celebrate an inclusive, vibrant and diverse culture that encourages growth, openness and opportunities for everyone. A career with MassMutual means you will be part of a strong, stable and ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits. And your voice will always be heard.

Recognized as a 2019 Worlds Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere, MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. Its more than our company structure its our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources, and rely on each other when it counts. At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.