New York Life Insurance Co

Manager, Enrollment Fulfillment Operations

New York Life Insurance Co$90K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in operations, business administration, insurance, or related field.
  • Experience leading and developing teams in operations, enrollment, or customer service environments.
  • Strong operational management and process improvement skills in a fast-paced setting.
  • Ability to analyze operational data and drive decisions based on performance metrics.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing remote team of Enrollment Fulfillment Analysts.
  • Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency and service delivery.
  • Evaluate workflows to identify optimization opportunities and enhance customer outcomes.
  • Oversee day-to-day enrollment fulfillment operations to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational readiness and enhancements.

Benefits

  • Full benefits package including leave programs and adoption assistance.
  • Student loan repayment programs available.
  • Continuous refinement of benefits based on employee feedback to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Location Designation: Fully Remote

Role Overview

The Manager, Enrollment Fulfillment Operations is responsible for leading a remote team supporting enrollment fulfillment operations within Group Insurance Sales. This role oversees operational execution, employee development, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of enrollment materials and requests. The position plays a key role in driving operational excellence initiatives, enhancing customer experience, and supporting organizational scalability and change management efforts.

What You'll Do:

Team Leadership & Employee Development
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing remote team of Enrollment Fulfillment Analysts through ongoing feedback, mentorship, performance management, and career development planning.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous improvement-oriented team culture focused on operational excellence and customer experience.
• Support employee engagement, succession planning, and capability development across the team.
• Establish clear performance expectations, monitor team productivity, and ensure alignment with organizational goals and service standards.
• Provide leadership support and communication during operational, organizational, or process changes.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Lead operational excellence initiatives focused on improving efficiency, scalability, quality, and service delivery across enrollment fulfillment operations.
• Evaluate workflows and identify opportunities to optimize processes, improve operational readiness, and enhance customer outcomes.
• Utilize operational metrics, reporting, and productivity insights to support data-driven decision-making and workload management.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through process standardization, workflow enhancements, and operational modernization initiatives.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training documentation, and operational resources to support consistency and scalability.

Enrollment Fulfillment Operations
• Oversee day-to-day enrollment fulfillment operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of enrollment materials and requests.
• Monitor workload distribution, team capacity, operational priorities, and turnaround expectations to ensure service level commitments are achieved.
• Support high-volume or high-priority enrollment requests as needed, including review and oversight of enrollment materials.
• Ensure all enrollment and marketing materials comply with New York Life branding, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Provide consultative support and quality oversight for requests originating from Enrollment Consultants, Distribution partners, and internal stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Change Leadership
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Distribution, Enrollment Solutions, Operations, Compliance, and other matrix partners to support operational readiness and seamless execution.
• Lead and support change management efforts associated with operational enhancements, new processes, systems, and workflow improvements.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve communication strategies, operational engagement models, and cross-functional efficiencies.
• Serve as a liaison to leadership to maintain visibility into strategic priorities, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support organizational initiatives aimed at enhancing scalability, service delivery, and customer experience outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

Required Skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in operations, business administration, insurance, or a related field.
• Experience leading and developing teams within operations, enrollment, customer service, or insurance-related environments.
• Strong operational management and process improvement capabilities with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operational data, monitor performance metrics, and drive informed business decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and relationship management skills with a focus on delivering high-quality customer outcomes.

Preferred Skills
• Experience supporting enrollment fulfillment, group insurance, employee benefits, or related operational functions.
• Knowledge of workflow optimization, continuous improvement methodologies, or operational excellence practices.
• Experience leading remote or geographically dispersed teams.
• Familiarity with compliance, branding, and regulatory considerations related to insurance enrollment materials.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000

Overtime eligible: Exempt

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes

Sales bonus eligible: No

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Job Requisition ID: 94074

About New York Life Insurance Co

New York Life Insurance Company is a mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the life insurers in the world, ranking #88 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list with over $540 billion in total assets under management, and more than $19 billion in surplus and AVR. New York Life and its subsidiaries provide insurance, investment, and retirement solutions. For 175 years, the company has been helping people put their love into action. It was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in New York.

New York Life Insurance Co Careers

Join the esteemed team at New York Life Insurance Co, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with unparalleled job opportunities. As one of the most respected names in life insurance, we offer a platform where professionalism meets innovation, creating an environment ripe for personal and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At New York Life Insurance Co, you will be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and fosters leadership. Our team is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to providing financial security and peace of mind to our clients. By joining us, you will collaborate with top-tier experts in finance and insurance, leveraging your skills to make a meaningful impact.

Explore Career Paths

Whether you are seeking an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, New York Life Insurance Co provides a variety of career paths to help you achieve your professional goals. Our commitment to career development is evident through extensive training programs and continuous learning opportunities that ensure our team remains at the forefront of the industry.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that drive innovation within the company and the insurance industry. New York Life Insurance Co is at the intersection of tradition and innovation, where we constantly strive to develop solutions that anticipate the needs of our clients.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at New York Life Insurance Co is our greatest asset. We thrive on collaboration and respect each other’s contributions, creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Here, networking and mentorship go hand in hand with day-to-day operations, providing a robust support system for career advancement.

Future-Proof Your Career

With New York Life Insurance Co, your career is future-proofed with endless opportunities for advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your life both inside and outside of work, while our leadership and diversity training prepare you to take on new challenges.

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Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to join us? Prepare your resume and sharpen your interview skills to become part of a company that values vision, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. At New York Life Insurance Co, we are not just offering a job; we are offering a pathway to success.

New York Life Insurance Co – A Place Where Careers Are Made

From fostering innovation to encouraging diversity, New York Life Insurance Co is where you can pursue your passions and grow your career. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our clients and communities every day.
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1845

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