Ameritas is hiring a Manager Business Solutions – Retirement Plans to serve as the business and technical lead supporting the analysis, design, and deployment of systems and reporting tools for our Retirement Plans division. This individual contributor role is pivotal in bridging our business and IT teams to define strategy, communicate vision, and drive initiatives that create long-term enterprise value.
What You'll Do
- Drive the development, refinement, and execution of technology plans in collaboration with Retirement Plans and senior leadership.
- Lead high-priority initiatives aligned with organizational vision, transformation goals, and long-term enterprise value creation.
- Develop business cases and ROI analyses for strategic investments, tracking realization and performance outcomes.
- Help craft and communicate a long-term strategic roadmap for the retirement application ecosystem.
- Listen and understand stakeholder business requirements and communicate and clarify requirements to I.T. partners.
- Act in diverse capacities as needed to achieve business results, such as product owner or RP business lead.
- Partner with Retirement Plans business leaders to identify opportunities for system and reporting solutions to deliver improved business outcomes.
- Develop partnerships within the organization and with external vendors to engage in cross-functional business initiatives.
- Ensure that Retirement Plans systems support the business process from a reporting and analytics perspective.
- Lead automation and process improvement initiatives and track and report on performance enhancements.
- Provide direction and manage change according to change management protocol.
- Develop deep subject matter expertise for Retirement Plans technology and how it supports specific business processes.
- Facilitate regular syncs with business leaders to manage expectations and report on project health to maintain stakeholder alignment.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 4-7 years of retirement plans related experience.
Nice to Have
- Technical experience in Salesforce, CPQ, iJoin and PowerBI applications.
- Technical experience in Omni or Relius retirement plan applications.
- Previous experience in business analyst, product owner, or business system administration roles.
Technical Stack
- Salesforce
- CPQ
- iJoin
- PowerBI
- Omni
- Relius
Team & Environment
This role straddles the line between the Retirement Plan division and I.T. teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance
- Incentive Program Bonuses
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Hybrid work
- Thrive Days - Personal time off
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Well-being programs with financial rewards
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Professional development programs
- Leadership development programs
- Employee resource groups
- StrengthsFinder Program
- Matching donations program
- Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month
- Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave
- Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
- Backup child, elder and pet care support
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates in the U.S.A.
Ameritas is 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.
