Project Manager Lead- (New Business Ventures)

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to lead the onboarding and ongoing management of strategic partnership programs. This individual will act as the primary liaison for partners, ensuring seamless execution and sustained impact of each initiative. Requirements • 8 years of relevant experience in project or program management, including planning, tracking and delivery. • Expert knowledge of project management tools and methodologies. • Experience on project and program management and execution experience delivering complex work efforts working with recognized program and/or project methodologies (e.g., Waterfall and Agile). • Collaboration skills in a matrixed environment including providing consultative guidance to help solve enterprise level issues. • Extensive experience leading complex projects with significant number of deliverables including information technology and dependencies across organization; working within defined scope and budgets with aggressive timelines. • Extensive understanding of risk management policies and procedures. • Strong track record in the insurance or financial services sector, with deep expertise in project and partner management. • Embedded Insurance Programs: Proven experience with insurance offerings integrated at the point of sale alongside major brands—enabling USAA to meet members where they are (e.g., renters, auto, home, small business, travel, micro-insurance). • White-Labeled or MGA Insurance Models: Familiarity with launching insurance solutions through alternative models such as white-labeled platforms, managing general agents (MGAs), or fronting company partnerships. • Agent-Driven Distribution Models: Experience supporting or managing programs that national brokers, including tools, training, or platforms that enhance agent productivity and customer engagement. • Home and Auto Ancillary Services: Understanding of value-added services in the home and auto space, including maintenance, warranties, buying/selling support, and other complementary offerings. • End-to-End Project & Partner Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead the full lifecycle of partner onboarding and program execution. Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives is essential. Technical fluency, including API integration knowledge, is a strong plus. • Industry Insight: Deep understanding of the insurance and financial services ecosystem, with awareness of emerging trends, technologies, and partnership models. • Stakeholder Alignment: Adept at coordinating across diverse internal and external stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment, timely delivery, and scalable growth. • Execution in Ambiguity: Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments. Skilled at structuring execution plans, navigating uncertainty, and continuously optimizing performance to meet shifting business objectives. Benefits • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, • 401(k), • pension, • life insurance, • parental benefits, • adoption assistance, • paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, • various wellness programs, • career path planning and continuing education Apply tot his job