AVP Strategic Program Management

Symetra
United States
Full timeUSD 155,800 - 259,600 annuallyFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 12+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Executive influence","Stakeholder alignment","Governance","Financial management","Risk management"]

Lead Symetra’s Retirement Division’s highest-priority strategic initiatives end-to-end, from planning and governance through benefits realization. Partner with executive leadership to translate divisional strategy into measurable programs, manage a cross-functional portfolio spanning Go-to-Market, distribution, partner/advisor experience, AI and business transformation, and financial/ROI reporting. Drive risk management, executive dashboards, and organizational readiness to deliver on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and outcomes.

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AVP Strategic Program Management

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Job Summary

Lead Symetra’s Retirement Division’s highest-priority strategic initiatives end-to-end, from planning and governance through benefits realization. Partner with executive leadership to translate divisional strategy into measurable programs, manage a cross-functional portfolio spanning Go-to-Market, distribution, partner/advisor experience, AI and business transformation, and financial/ROI reporting. Drive risk management, executive dashboards, and organizational readiness to deliver on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and outcomes.
Location: United States
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Translate divisional priorities into executable programs, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes, and support strategic planning and governance forums.
  • •Lead and direct multiple complex cross-functional initiatives across the program portfolio, including scope, objectives, milestones, dependencies, success measures, and accountability.
  • •Coordinate Go-to-Market, distribution, and partner/advisor experience initiatives, including product launches, onboarding, technology implementation, and readiness tracking.
  • •Lead divisional coordination and execution of AI, automation, digital, and innovation initiatives, defining use cases, governance, performance measures, and adoption strategies.
  • •Own portfolio financials and executive reporting, including dashboards, KPIs, ROI/benefits realization, risk mitigation, and organizational readiness/change strategies.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 155,800 - 259,600 annually
Perks:401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma required.
  • •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred.
  • •Twelve to fifteen or more years of progressive experience in strategic program management, business transformation, strategic operations, or related work.
  • •Proven success leading a portfolio of large, highly complex, cross-functional initiatives with significant divisional impact.
  • •Strong financial acumen, including budgets, forecasts, business cases, investment analysis, and benefits realization.
Experience:12+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Executive influenceStakeholder alignmentGovernanceFinancial managementRisk management
Certifications:PMPPgMPProsciLeanAgile

Company Brief

Symetra
Provides life insurance, annuities, retirement solutions, and employee benefits to individuals, employers, and financial institutions. Symetra focuses on protecting financial futures through insurance products and retirement services.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Bellevue, United States
Founded: 1957
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