Req ID: 375068
We are currently seeking a Senior Manager - Insurance Consulting (Life, Annuity & Retirement) to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Job Description: Senior Manager - Insurance Consulting (Life, Annuity & Retirement)Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite / Onshore)
Experience: 10-12 years
Practice: Insurance Consulting - Life, Annuity & Retirement
Role OverviewWe are looking for a
high-potential, action-oriented Senior Manager with strong expertise in the
Life, Annuity, and Retirement (L&A&R) insurance domain.
This role is a blend of:
- Business advisory
- Techno-functional consulting
- Client relationship management
- Revenue growth ownership
The candidate will work closely with
Account Executives to open doors, build relationships across buying centers, shape opportunities, and drive revenue, while also leading successful delivery of consulting engagements.
Key Responsibilities1. Client Engagement & Relationship Building- Partner with Account Executives to engage with business and technology stakeholders
- Build trusted relationships across multiple buying centers within insurance clients
- Lead consultative and advisory discussions with senior client leadership
- Represent the firm as a credible domain and transformation advisor
2. Business Development & Pipeline Growth- Identify, shape, and convert consulting opportunities into pipeline and revenue
- Lead or support proposals, RFP responses, and deal pursuits
- Develop proactive point-of-view (POV) led conversations to open new doors
- Contribute to account growth strategy and expansion initiatives
3. Domain Advisory - Life, Annuity & Retirement- Provide expertise across the end-to-end L&A&R value chain, including:
- Product development & actuarial considerations
- New business & underwriting
- Policy administration & servicing
- Claims & benefits management
- Distribution, retirement products, and customer experience
- Regulatory and compliance landscape
- Advise clients on business transformation, operating model changes, and digital enablement
4. Techno-Functional Consulting- Bridge business requirements and technology solutions
- Support transformation initiatives across:
- Core Life & Annuity administration platforms
- Retirement systems and recordkeeping ecosystems
- Data, analytics, and integration layers
- Translate strategic objectives into practical, implementable solutions
5. Delivery Leadership- Lead and oversee consulting engagements end-to-end
- Ensure high-quality delivery, client satisfaction, and business outcomes
- Manage cross-functional teams and drive execution discipline
- Address challenges proactively and ensure program success
6. Practice & Capability Building- Contribute to Insurance consulting practice growth
- Develop reusable assets, accelerators, and methodologies
- Mentor junior consultants and build team capability
- Support thought leadership and go-to-market initiatives
Key Success Metrics- Pipeline creation and revenue contribution
- Depth of client relationships and influence
- Successful delivery of complex consulting engagements
- Contribution to practice growth and market positioning
Ideal Candidate Profile- Strong "hunter + farmer" mindset (business development + delivery)
- Ability to navigate complex client environments and stakeholder dynamics
- High ownership, bias for action, and results-driven mindset
- Comfortable operating in a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial setup
Why Join Us- Opportunity to build and scale a high-growth L&A&R consulting practice
- Direct access to strategic accounts and senior leadership
- Ability to drive impact across advisory, sales, and delivery
Required Qualifications- 10-12 years of experience in:
- Insurance consulting or technology services
- Strong focus on Life, Annuity, and Retirement domain
- L&A&R business processes and industry challenges
- Core policy administration and retirement systems
- 8+ years experience:
- Big 4 consulting firms or leading IT services providers
- 8+ years experience:
- Building client relationships and influence stakeholders
- Generating pipeline and drive revenue growth
- Leading end-to-end consulting engagements
- Must be onsite at client in Dallas, TX
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working with North American Life & Annuity carriers
- Hands-on exposure to:
- L&A core platforms (e.g., Policy Administration Systems, Retirement Recordkeeping systems)
- Business transformation or modernization programs in L&A&R space
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree
- Established network within the Insurance ecosystem
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $146,000-225,000. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits 
