WHO WE ARE: Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by a commitment to three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders.WHO YOU ARE As a Sr. Solutions Manager, you are an experienced people manager and senior-level solution strategist with a strong background in life and annuity operations, implementation, and enterprise technology ecosystems. You bring depth in solution definition, cross-functional collaboration, and client engagement, and you serve as a critical bridge between business needs and technical execution. You lead a small team of Solutions Consultants/Managers, provide elevated guidance on complex solution efforts, and ensure the delivery of consistent, scalable, and client-aligned outcomes. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Team Leadership
Manage and mentor a small team of Solutions Consultants or Solutions Managers, guiding their professional development, solutioning skills, and delivery quality. Provide coaching on requirements discovery, facilitation, documentation, and client engagement best practices. Support hiring, onboarding, and capability-building activities for the team.
Solution Definition & Oversight
Lead and oversee solution scoping and requirements activities for complex clients or multi-track initiatives. Ensure solution approaches are aligned to Zinnia’s architecture, product capabilities, and strategic direction. Review and approve team-produced documentation for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Client Engagement
Serve as a senior-level resource for client discussions, escalations, and alignment needs. Translate client business objectives into structured, feasible solution recommendations. Act as the voice of the customer during internal planning sessions to ensure end-to-end alignment.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Product, Technology, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and other capability areas to ensure solutions are feasible and well-integrated across functions. Collaborate with Sales or Pre-Sales when solutioning support is needed for strategic pursuits. Facilitate cross-functional planning sessions to drive alignment, manage risks, and ensure holistic outcomes.
Process & Delivery Excellence
Ensure solutioning best practices, templates, and methodologies are followed across the team. Identify process gaps and workflow improvements to increase efficiency and solution quality. Promote consistency in requirements management, solution documentation, and internal knowledge sharing.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in business analysis, solutions consulting, implementations, or related roles within life insurance, annuities, financial services, or similar industries. 3+ years leading teams of consultants and managers, providing strategic guidance, performance coaching and development. Strong understanding of operational processes, enterprise systems, and cross-functional interdependencies. Demonstrated expertise in requirements gathering, solution definition, and facilitation. Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to engage with senior stakeholders. Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills. Proficiency with standard productivity and requirements tools.
BONUS POINTS
Experience with Zinnia’s platforms, ecosystem, or implementation framework. Demonstrated process improvement, change management, or workflow optimization experience. Ability to lead teams through ambiguity and evolving client needs.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? We’re looking for the best and brightest innovators in the industry to join our team. At Zinnia, you collaborate with smart, creative professionals who are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, deeper data insights, and enhanced services to transform how insurance is done. Visit our website at www.zinnia.com for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
