Full Job Description
Req ID: 375068
NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Senior Manager - Insurance Consulting (Life, Annuity & Retirement) to join their team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Job Description:
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 Overview
We 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 Responsibilities
1. 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
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
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