Oliver Wyman - OWA Senior Manager - AI SWAT Team Leader

Company

Oliver Wyman

Job Title

OWA Senior Manager – AI SWAT Team Leader

Location

FT Remote

Department

Actuarial Practice, Operations Services

Reporting To

Data Horizontal Lead

Company Overview

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting, with offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries. The firm combines deep industry knowledge with expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), operates the Actuarial Practice which manages property and casualty, life and annuity, and healthcare risks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a cohesive executive team to drive the business forward.
• Oversee strategic business programs and initiatives from ideation to implementation.
• Own and create a strategic product roadmap aligned with guiding principles.
• Manage project backlog, define sprint objectives, and manage risks and dependencies.
• Serve as link between steering committee requests and team activities.
• Prepare updates, sprint reviews, weekly reports, and presentations for Steering Committee and sponsors.
• Collaborate with executive members to prioritize strategies and recommend actions.
• Identify and facilitate discussion of meeting outcomes, agendas, and actions.
• Track progress toward goals, manage communications, and solve problems.
• Provide insight and analysis to senior leaders on initiatives.
• Assess risks and provide support for special projects.
• Recommend organizational improvements.

Skills and Attributes

• Service‑oriented leadership philosophy.
• Agile leadership experience and experience working with actuaries.
• Critical, strategic, and systems thinker.
• Ability to challenge and improve ideas through co‑creation.
• Self‑directed, motivated, and solutions‑oriented.
• Effective team player with strong communication.
• Growth mindset and continual learning focus.
• Strong analytical and time‑management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, Power BI (plus).
• Willingness to travel 15‑25% as needed.
• Ability to influence across all levels.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree and/or actuarial credentials.
• 10+ years in senior or C‑suite level role.
• Strong leadership in inspiring and mentoring staff.
• Proven record of leading and managing teams and delivering on tight deadlines.
• Experience managing complex projects from ideation to completion.
• Experience juggling multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and business‑critical issues.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship building.
• Ability to foster a culture of inclusiveness, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Travel as needed to support business.
• Experience building presentations for Boards or senior leadership.
• Prior management of internal/external communications for senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust at the highest levels.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $175,000 – $200,000. Eligibility for performance‑based incentives.

EEO Statement

Oliver Wyman is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and complies with all relevant federal, state, and local laws.