Willis Towers Watson

Execution Project Lead Associate

Willis Towers Watson$100K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of pension experience required
  • Prior knowledge of ERISA, IRS, and PBGC beneficial but not mandatory
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proven collaboration abilities with various stakeholders
  • Excellent analytical and attention to detail skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication
  • Adaptability to evolving regulations and project complexities
  • Comfortable in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage 3-5 settlement projects from start to finish
  • Develop project plans, timelines, and status reports for stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, and PBGC during implementations
  • Coordinate with teams, legal counsel, and client representatives
  • Identify and mitigate project risks to prevent delays
  • Monitor data accuracy and participant communications
  • Facilitate client meetings and prepare presentation materials

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
  • Competitive paid time off policies and paid holidays
  • Disability leave options and other various leave types
  • Retirement plans including a contributory pension and 401k
  • Well-being programs and work/life resources
  • Legal and identity theft protection services
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking to expand our Retirement Risk Management EPL team across the US. We are specifically seeking an experienced project manager to lead and oversee pension plan settlement projects. The project manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.

The Role
  • Full-time position with primary focus on project managing a variety of settlement projects
  • Serve as execution project lead on 3-5 micro to mid-sized settlement implementations
  • Lead the end-to-end management of pension settlement projects including planning, execution, monitoring and delivery
  • Oversee project implementations ensuring compliance with ERISA, IRS and PBGC regulations
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines and status reporting for internal stakeholders and clients
  • Coordinate with local teams, legal counsel, recordkeepers and client representatives to ensure seamless execution
  • Identify project risks and coordinate with RRM resources to develop mitigation strategies to prevent delays or compliance issues
  • Monitor data accuracy and participant communications, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction
  • Facilitate client meetings, prepare presentation materials and provide clear updates on project status and next steps
  • Manage vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

Qualifications

The Requirements
  • 5 years of pension experience
  • Prior knowledge of ERISA, IRS and PBGC requirements related to defined benefit plan terminations and settlements beneficial but not required
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proven ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders, including actuaries, legal teams, plan sponsors and insurers
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements and project complexities
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced deadline-driven environments

This position is remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $100,000 to $150,000 USD per year.

The role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
  • Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). Certain senior level roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

About Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson is a global insurance and risk management company that provides a range of services to clients in more than 140 countries. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson & Co. Willis Towers Watson offers a range of insurance products, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and health insurance. The company also provides risk management and consulting services, including actuarial services, investment consulting, and human capital consulting. Willis Towers Watson is known for its expertise in risk management and its ability to help clients navigate complex insurance and regulatory environments.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$996 million
Founded
1828
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
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