Defined Benefits Client Manager II - Virtual

📋 Description • At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. Alight embraces values that come directly from our people – purposeful, human, united and growth-minded – reflecting our inclusive culture and promise that our clients expect. We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact.  Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management. • With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans with contribution matching, generous time off, parental leave, continuing education, and career growth opportunities – all within a thriving global organization. • So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 6 years in a row. • Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including “Great Place to Work” for the past 7 years and Fortune’s “Best Companies to Work For.” To learn more about our company culture and awards Click Here. • The Defined Benefits Senior Client Manager is the main client contact for complex deliverables and new products. They provide expert consultation, shape decisions, and uncover revenue growth opportunities by understanding client needs deeply. Additionally, they work with internal teams to convey Alight’s stance on legislative changes and engage in strategic client discussions. • Serving as subject matter expert on defined benefit regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices. Effectively consult and present to external executive leader roles on plan design, administrative considerations, and legislative landscape. • Staying informed about market trends, legislative changes, and emerging technologies in the retirement benefits space. • Utilizing expert knowledge of DB to work with the client on difficult plan issues. We then work to provide guidance on complex plan changes or projects. • Managing in-year revenue growth with a focus on project work and upselling existing scope • Managing to the client contract, and preserving contract margins including SLA adherence and E&O negotiations. • Partnering with Oversight & Excellence to reduce total cost. Doing this by identifying opportunities to reduce demand, improve delivery model cost, drive efficiency, and leverage scale. • Collaborating with Renewal Executives and Client Leader to prepare renewal. This includes gauging pulse of key stakeholders and decision-makers to expand or upsell current solution offerings • Communicating regularly with clients at senior and executive levels of the organization on client delivery 🎯 Requirements • 5+ years of experience in defined benefit plan administration. • 5+ years direct experience in client relationship management and project management. • Possess the ability to work with and influence all areas of the client delivery business, across all stakeholders, and to best meet the outcomes for the client. • Possess the ability to anticipate the needs of client based on extensive DB and client knowledge. Identify and lead team through changes, supporting the goals of the client. • Possess effective communication and influencing skills on domain and technical matters, internally and externally. 🏖️ Benefits • We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. • Salary Pay Range: Minimum: $75,000.00 USD, Maximum: $95,000.00 USD • Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. • Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - Alight