Execution Project Lead Consultant

About the role

Full-time position with primary focus on project managing a variety of settlement projects. Serve as execution project lead on 2-4 mid- to large sized settlement implementations. Lead the end-to-end management of pension settlement projects including planning, execution, monitoring and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project implementations ensuring compliance with ERISA, IRS and PBGC regulations
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines and status reporting for internal stakeholders and clients
• Coordinate with local teams, legal counsel, recordkeepers and client representatives to ensure seamless execution
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to prevent delays or compliance issues
• Monitor data accuracy and participant communications, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction
• Facilitate client meetings, prepare presentation materials and provide clear updates on project status and next steps
• Manage vendor relationships throughout the project lifecycle
• Support the development of best practices, process improvement and knowledge sharing across the team

Qualifications

• 10 years of pension experience
• Prior knowledge of ERISA, IRS and PBGC requirements related to defined benefit plan terminations and settlements preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders, including actuaries, legal teams, plan sponsors and insurers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements and project complexities
• Comfortable working in fast-paced deadline-driven environments

Pay

Base salary compensation range is $125,000 to $175,000 USD per year. The role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identity Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). Certain senior level roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

Schedule

This position is remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the United States.

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