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Senior Director, Leaves Strategy and Execution

Job Overview

Location

US-NY-New York-Virtual

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Product Management

Date Posted

May 27, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives including claims modernization, platform evolution, and operating model redesign for Alight Leave Solutions.
  • • Translate executive strategy into outcome-driven programs focused on revenue growth, client expansion, and market differentiation.
  • • Partner with Product, Engineering, and Delivery teams to align roadmap priorities with business and go-to-market needs, ensuring initiatives are executed in market, not just planned.
  • • Drive modernization of workflows, automation, data integration, and user experience across leave solutions, including implementation of AI-enabled capabilities.
  • • Remove systemic blockers to improve speed, quality, and predictability of product and operational delivery.
  • • Collaborate with Commercial and GTM leadership to ensure leave solutions are market-ready, differentiated, and scalable for broad client adoption.
  • • Lead execution of new distribution partnerships, including worker’s compensation partners, and operationalize joint value propositions, integration models, and enablement frameworks.
  • • Support evaluation, planning, and integration of strategic partnerships and inorganic growth opportunities such as acquisitions.
  • • Ensure acquired capabilities are effectively embedded into the broader solution portfolio and GTM motion with clear alignment to financial and operational outcomes.
  • • Partner with Client Success and GTM teams to improve client retention, expansion, and satisfaction by linking transformation initiatives to tangible client experience improvements.
  • • Lead complex, multi-workstream programs with clear ownership, accountability, and lightweight governance to drive transparency and execution speed.
  • • Provide regular executive updates on progress, risks, and business impact across all key initiatives.
  • • Own success metrics including improved alignment between Product, Engineering, and Delivery; enhanced product-market fit; increased client satisfaction; reduced delivery friction; and launch of new distribution channels.
  • • Operate as a bridge between strategy and execution across cross-functional teams including Corporate Development, Finance, and Operations.
  • • Maintain strong executive presence and influence without direct authority to drive alignment and momentum across global teams.
  • • Ensure all initiatives are executed in alignment with Alight’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equitable outcomes.
  • • Adhere to Alight’s camera-on culture and be available for occasional travel to physical office locations as required.

🎯 Requirements

  • • 10+ years leading complex, cross-functional initiatives across product, go-to-market, or operations
  • • Proven track record executing enterprise-scale transformation and growth initiatives
  • • Experience with partnerships, distribution models, or M&A integration strongly preferred
  • • Strong executive presence and ability to influence without authority
  • • Experience in SaaS, HR tech, insurance, or adjacent markets preferred
  • • Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution and measurable results

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Health, dental, and vision coverage starting Day One
  • • Retirement plans with contribution matching
  • • Generous time off and parental leave
  • • Continuing education and career growth opportunities
  • • Comprehensive wellbeing programs
  • • Competitive total rewards package with salary range of $186,000–$227,000 USD

Skills & Technologies

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Senior
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About Alight, Inc.

Alight, Inc. is a leading cloud-based provider of integrated benefits solutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to help employers manage their employee benefits programs effectively. These services include health and wellbeing solutions, retirement plan administration, payroll services, and financial wellbeing tools. Alight focuses on leveraging data and technology to personalize employee experiences, improve health outcomes, and drive financial security for individuals and their families. They serve a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, aiming to simplify complex benefits landscapes and empower employees to make informed decisions about their health, wealth, and wellbeing.

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