Senior Solutions Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
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