Project Manager – New Markets Product

Athene • West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Project Manager – New Markets Product at Athene leads the execution of key initiatives supporting the development and launch of innovative products across New Markets, including Defined Contribution, Stable Value, International Retirement, and Registered Investment Advisors. This role requires partnering across Finance, Operations, IT, Sales, Risk, and Actuarial to deliver projects efficiently and transparently. Success in this role requires strong coordination with IT partners, disciplined project governance, and the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders. Athene is driven to do more for its customers and financial professionals, offering an inclusive and dynamic work environment. The company is a Military Friendly Employer and is committed to inclusion as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
• 5+ years of project management, actuarial, or financial experience, preferably within insurance or financial services
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and delivering projects on time and within scope
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business insights
• Proven experience working cross-functionally with both technical and business teams in fast-paced, evolving environments

Nice To Haves

• PMP or similar certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across product and cross-functional initiatives—from planning through execution and implementation
• Partner with Actuarial, Finance, IT, Operations, Sales, and Risk to align project objectives with strategic business priorities
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables; proactively identify and mitigate risks and dependencies
• Drive clear and consistent stakeholder communication, including progress reporting, documentation, and accountability tracking
• Support implementation of new systems, process improvements, and data management initiatives in partnership with IT
• Establish and facilitate New Markets governance forums, including preparing materials, tracking progress, and escalating key issues to leadership
• Coordinate regulatory, audit, and compliance-related deliverables in alignment with internal governance standards
• Monitor project resources and budgets in collaboration with functional leaders
• Champion continuous improvement by enhancing processes, tools, and team collaboration

Benefits

• Athene is a Military Friendly Employer!
• Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees