• Job Description

  Req#: 504337

  As Vice President of Operations overseeing Health and Annuity, this strategic leader drives organizational excellence by aligning operational execution with business growth objectives. With a strong focus on performance optimization, regulatory compliance, and service quality, this role ensures seamless integration of processes that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The VP provides visionary leadership to cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between sales, product development, and support functions to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen market position and drive long-term profitability.

  WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Estimated Salary: $165,000 - $215,000 plus annual bonus opportunity. 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match. Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details. Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

  WHAT YOU'LL DO: Provides strategic leadership for the Health and Annuities segment, aligning operational priorities with enterprise objectives to enhance efficiency, resiliency, and profitable growth. Partners with senior leadership to establish long-term vision, define strategic initiatives, and deliver sustainable competitive advantage through operational excellence. Oversee underwriting strategy and governance, ensuring policies, practices, and performance standards uphold the organization’s risk appetite, pricing integrity, and quality benchmarks. Leads the strategic direction of claims operations, optimizing processes and leveraging technology to strengthen service delivery, compliance, and customer experience. Cultivates strong, collaborative relationships across shared services, enterprise functions, and external partners to ensure alignment, interdependency management, and strategic resource allocation. Champions innovation and data-driven transformation, identifying opportunities to streamline operations, modernizing capabilities, and drive enterprise-wide efficiency gains. Builds and sustains a high-performing, accountable leadership team and workforce committed to operational excellence, organizational agility, and a culture of continuous improvement.

  WHAT YOU’LL BRING: Executive-level expertise in the insurance industry, including health and annuity products, markets, and distribution strategies. Strategic operational oversight across New Business, Underwriting, Claims, Sales, Customer Service, and Information Services. Proven ability to define and execute product line strategy, underwriting governance, and operational transformation initiatives. Strong leadership presence with a track record of driving innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and high-performance cultures. Advanced skills in project delivery, process optimization, and leveraging data for enterprise-wide decision-making. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical capabilities to influence senior leadership and key stakeholders. Results-driven, customer-focused executive with financial acumen, talent development expertise, and willingness to travel up to 15%. You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do. Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

  We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply! If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status. Stay Safe from Job Scams Mutual of Omaha only accepts applications from mutualofomaha.com/careers. Legitimate communications will come from '@mutualofomaha.com.' We never request sensitive information or extend job offers without conducting interviews. For more details, check our Hiring FAQs. Stay alert for scams and apply securely! Fair Chance Notices

• About the company

  Mutual of Omaha is a Fortune 500 mutual insurance and financial services company based in Omaha, Nebraska.

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