Job Classification:
Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy - Project Mgmt, Transformation & Strategy

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading financial services institutions!

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to become part of the Group Insurance Claims senior leadership team as Vice President of Claims Excellence. This role will report into the Head of Group Insurance Claims and will operationalize and drive the Group Insurance transformation vision and strategy within claim operations, to achieve required business outcomes. This leader will manage a staff of direct and indirect reports with ultimate responsibility of staff development through coaching, professional development, and performance management. This individual will lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced, outcomes-oriented environment that is key to Prudential's enterprise business, technology, and cultural innovation efforts.

• Responsible for the full scope of success for internal/external technology engagements related to Claims excellence.
• Monitors industry trends and emerging issues related to claims excellence and adjusts strategies accordingly.
• Recommends technology solutions to improve claims management processes and partners with internal and external partners to implement and execute.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on disability, absence and supplemental health claims excellence topics, both internally and externally.
• Works closely with internal partners to ensure that all claims processes comply with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and Prudential's high ethical standards.
• Provides strategic direction and facilitates the development of specific business requirements.
• Leads the identification, allocation, and coordination of subject matter expert resources.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of direct and indirect reports to achieve business outcomes.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners and engages regularly with senior executives.
• Implements industry-leading change management and operational readiness programs.
• Ensures end-user training and full user adoption of transformed processes and technologies.
• Oversees detailed project tracking, reporting, and budgetary planning of assigned initiatives.
• Leverages a wide network of business partners in support of new technology adoption.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including internal and external partners.
• Develops and manages key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of deployed solutions.
• Participates in industry conferences and events to stay current on emerging best practices and developments.

• 10 years or more of experience in group insurance claims, with additional experience in related service functions (billing, onboarding, customer excellence, and/or implementation).
• 3 years or more of leading multiyear transformational efforts encompassing artificial intelligence, data science, process reengineering, and technology solutions.
• Strong knowledge of insurance industry regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and an ability to manage and execute simultaneous projects and tasks.
• An inspirational leader, who inspires and creates followership.
• Demonstrates an ability to think strategically and balance short-term and long-term needs.
• Strong interpersonal abilities, clear communication skills, team orientation, and the desire and ability to work with business partners across the organization in a matrixed environment.
• Experience with data science and analytics, including the ability to interpret and present data to senior management.
• Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with both internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale change management initiatives.
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to manage budgets and expenses effectively.
• Ability to travel, based on business and customer needs (up to 25%)

• Bachelor's degree in business, insurance, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience leading in an Agile environment, including working closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Developers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs is preferred, but not required.

• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.

• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).

• Company-funded pension plan.

• Wellness Programsincluding up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.

• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.

• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.