Career Opportunities

Note: Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of consulting
• 5+ years of life insurance industry experience
• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master in a software development environment
• 7-10 years of project/program management experience, successfully managing multiple concurrent projects from initiation through production roll out with PMP and Scrum Master certifications

This role requires a flexible, experienced delivery leader who can successfully operate in a bimodal environment, supporting both Agile and traditional SDLC projects, as needed.

The Senior Project Manager / Scrum Master is responsible for managing and facilitating the planning, design, development, testing, implementation, and customer onboarding for cross functional, high profile projects and programs that support MIB’s strategic goals and objectives. This role must be able to partner closely with business stakeholders to ensure alignment between business objectives, technology solutions, and delivery execution. Experience in delivering technological initiatives within the life insurance is preferred.

This role represents the PMO and serves as a trusted partner across the organization.

Skills & Competencies

• Highly organized, detail oriented, and process driven delivery leader with a strong ability to manage complexity across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to technical and non technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to partner closely with business leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, priorities, outcomes, and delivery expectations
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive solutions forward
• Demonstrated experience operating in hybrid and bimodal delivery environments, supporting both Agile and traditional SDLC projects
• Deep understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and modern software development practices
• Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies and frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate Agile ceremonies, coach teams, and promote continuous improvement and increasing Agile maturity
• Experience leveraging delivery metrics and dashboards (e.g., burndown, velocity, throughput) to drive transparency and informed decision making
• Proven team builder with strong facilitation, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust across cross functional teams and senior leadership
• Strong experience managing delivery risks, cross team dependencies, and mitigation strategies
• Experience managing project financials, including forecasting, budget tracking, and variance reporting
• Ability to support organizational change and stakeholder adoption through effective communication and delivery readiness
• Experience delivering solutions in regulated or compliance driven environments, with attention to governance and auditability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Tempo is highly desirable

Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) – strongly desired
• Scrum Master certification (CSM or equivalent) – strongly desired

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive)

• Represent the PMO and serve as a trusted partner to the business and technology organizations
• Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic partner to the business, ensuring alignment between business strategy, product vision, and execution delivery.
• Collaborate with business line/product owners, team members and key stakeholders to support successful delivery
• Apply project management principles and Agile practices to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies clearly and proactively to business and leadership stakeholders
• Facilitate project and Agile ceremonies to ensure transparency, alignment, and accountability
• Provide weekly and monthly project status reports to the PMO and organization
• Present project updates and represent the project team in company Town Halls and Steering Committee meetings
• Ensure project compliance with MIB policies, procedures, and governance standards
• Assist the PMO in maintaining and improving MIB project management and SDLC policies and procedures
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives, including enhancements to SDLC processes, templates, and tools
• Participate and effectively contributes in a team environment, in accordance with MIB’s Core Values - Think Like a Client; Act Like an Owner; & Make a Difference!

What Success Looks Like

• Projects are delivered predictably, on time, and within budget
• Agile teams demonstrate continuous improvement and increasing maturity
• Stakeholders have clear visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in an information technology or related field

Experience

• 7–10 years of project/program management experience, successfully managing multiple concurrent projects from initiation through production rollout
• 5+ years of experience serving as a Senior Project Manager/Scrum Master in a software development environment
• 3+ years of consulting, preferred
• 5+ years of experience in the life insurance industry, preferred

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Do you have 10+ years of underwriting experience in life and/or disability insurance industry? 

If so, this role may be for you:

The Director, Underwriting Innovation role is a senior underwriting and product subject matter expert who drives member adoption, product optimization, and revenue growth across MIB solutions. This role serves as a key voice of the customer, translating underwriting expertise and member insights into practical workflows, data‑driven enhancements, and new product opportunities. This role also partners closely with Sales, Product, Development, and Marketing teams to ensure solutions align with real‑world underwriting and operational needs across the insurance lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings deep underwriting expertise, strong executive presence, and a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and a strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Member & Market Engagement

• Serve as an underwriting subject matter expert supporting sales efforts, client meetings, and member engagements, including demonstrations and solution positioning.
• Customize and support sales and marketing materials, training, and thought‑leadership activities.
• Represent MIB at industry events, webinars, and member forums.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senor underwriting, operations, and/or innovation leaders at client organizations.
• Communicate complex underwriting and data concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Product & Innovation Enablement

• Partner with Product Management and development teams to inform product enhancements, workflow efficiency, and innovation priorities.
• Provide underwriting expertise to support data interpretation, rule development, and evaluation of new data sources, suppliers, and partnerships.
• Contribute underwriting insights to roadmap planning and go-to-market strategies.
• Ensure new and enhanced offerings align with industry practices and member needs.

Client Adoption & Enablement

• Develop and deliver training for members and internal teams to drive effective product adoption.
• Support member onboarding, workflow integration, and ongoing optimization.
• Act as a senior resource for complex underwriting, rules, and data interpretation questions.
• Partner with internal teams to support successful client outcomes and long-term adoption.
• Identify common adoption challenges and recommend scalable solutions.

Insights & Market Intelligence

• Analyze member and industry data to identify trends, growth opportunities, and new use cases.
• Collect and synthesize member feedback to inform product strategy and enhancements.
• Contribute competitive and market intelligence to support strategic planning.
• Monitor emerging underwriting trends, data usage, and technology advancements.

Industry & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across underwriting, operations, claims, actuarial, and technology functions.
• Represent MIB as a trusted underwriting and innovation leader with members and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of underwriting experience in life and/or disability insurance.
• Deep understanding of underwriting workflows, insurance operations, data usage, and rule engines.
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills with experience engaging senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting product innovation, member engagement, or client‑facing initiatives preferred.
• Industry designations (e.g., CLU, ChFC, FALU, FLMI) a plus.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working with data-driven or technology-enabled insurance solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority in a cross-functional environment.
• Comfort operating in a fast-evolving, innovative-focused organization.
• Participate and effectively contributes in a team environment, in accordance with MIB’s Core Values - Think Like a Client; Act Like an Owner; & Make a Difference!

Additional Information

• Travel required for member meetings and industry events.
• Responsible for safeguarding confidential information and complying with MIB security standards.
• Role scope may evolve based on business needs.

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While we have been around for more than 100 years, we are continually evolving to meet the industry’s changing needs. On the one hand, we are an established and well-respected company, dedicated to setting the standard for the industry. On the other hand, our work environment feels like a startup—entrepreneurial, mission-driven, and focused on quickly and efficiently bringing new services to market.

Culture

We are proud that MIB is one-of-a-kind in the insurance market—a member consortium
with associate shareholders. And we believe how we conduct ourselves is as important as the work we perform on behalf of our clients. We value integrity, excellence, innovation, and agility.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment and conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

We know that how we conduct ourselves is as important as the work we perform on behalf of our clients. Our core values drive how we conduct ourselves as individuals, teams, departments and as an organization overall.

Think Like a Client

• Anticipate Needs – listen, respond & communicate proactively
• Exceed Expectations – go above and beyond
• Deliver Added Value – in everything you do

Act Like an Owner

• Think Strategically – focus on long-term benefits
• Be Fiscally Responsible – spend $/resources like it’s your own
• Own Results – be passionate, innovative, agile & resilient

Make a Difference

• In Your Work – be accountable for your attitude, effort and results
• With Your Teammates – be kind, collaborative & encouraging
• In Your Communities – embrace our mission to protect families

MIB provides competitive wages, equity, opportunities for incentives, and comprehensive total rewards as a leader in the market.

Our Total Rewards include, but are not limited to, the following benefits*:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plans 
• Variable incentive compensation plans
• Stock options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan with a 50% match up to 6% and a 3% non-elective contribution 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D up to 2 times base salary with supplemental options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Long-Term Care 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Auto/Home, Legal Services, Pet and Identity Theft insurance plans 
• Paid time off including vacation (3 weeks) and holidays

*Subject to change

We provide several professional development opportunities including, but not limited to:

• Continuous, on-line, self-service training platform for all associates
• Leadership Institute development program 
• Insurance industry training
• Technical/subject matter expert (SME) training and knowledge
• Development in various career fields
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Sponsorship of professional certification exams 

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity, without regard to race, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or other legally protected status, for all persons, based solely on an individual's qualifications and fitness. MIB's policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, benefits, wage and salary administration, scheduling, disciplinary action, termination, and social, educational and recreational programs.