Location Designation: Fully Remote Role Overview: The Absence Subject Matter Expert (SME), Complex Implementations, provides advanced subject matter expertise to support complex new business and in-force absence implementations. This role partners closely with the Implementation Manager to ensure thorough discovery, accurate translation of client requirements, and effective implementation of absence and leave solutions aligned with New York Life's administrative capabilities. The SME serves as a senior technical resource for complex absence implementations, including FMLA, PFML, ADA, state-mandated programs, company leave policies, and integrated disability/leave solutions. The role focuses on operational design, compliance alignment, and high-quality execution to support successful go-live and client satisfaction. What You'll Do: Strategic Client Advisory & Discovery - Lead detailed absence discovery sessions for complex implementations in partnership with the Implementation Manager. - Document current-state absence practices, workflows, vendor relationships, and operational challenges. - Conduct comprehensive requirements gathering across FMLA, state PFML, ADA, company leave policies, and integrated disability programs. - Translate client needs into clear, structured business and system requirements. - Educate clients on NYL's administrative model, case management approach, compliance framework, and service model. - Provide guidance on best practices aligned to NYL's established absence administration framework. - Participate in finalist presentations as a subject matter contributor. Implementation Design & Execution - Serve as the absence subject matter resource during complex implementations (typically 1,000+ lives). - Collaborate with Configuration, Leave Operations, Claims, Data Exchange, Premium Administration, Contracts, and Enrollment teams to support accurate system setup. - Develop and validate business requirement documents, process flows, case setup specifications, and leave policy rules. - Support customization of communications, eligibility rules, file feeds, pay rules, and administrative services agreements. - Identify implementation risks and escalate appropriately to the Implementation Manager and leadership. - Provide technical guidance regarding file feed requirements, HRIS integrations, case configurations, and downstream system considerations. - Support merger & acquisition implementations and complex in-force modifications involving absence programs. Governance, Risk & Quality Support - Proactively identify potential gaps or inconsistencies during implementation and recommend solutions. - Validate compliance alignment with federal and state leave regulations within established NYL standards. - Support go-live readiness validation and operational sign-off processes. - Ensure completeness and accuracy of absence-related data elements for internal setup teams. Client & Stakeholder Engagement - Serve as primary absence subject matter contact for clients, brokers, TPAs, and internal partners during implementation. - Facilitate cross-functional discussions to ensure clarity of roles, deliverables, and timelines. - Support development of client-facing absence education materials and documentation. - Communicate complex absence concepts clearly to both internal and external stakeholders. Leadership & Continuous Improvement - Provide informal guidance and mentorship to implementation team members. - Support resolution of complex absence questions during implementation. - Participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives. - Contribute to development of documentation templates, workflows, and implementation best practices. - Educate internal teams on absence administration guidelines and compliance requirements. What You'll Bring: - 7+ years of experience in absence management, disability, or leave administration (FMLA, state-mandated leaves, ADA, company policies). - Strong expertise in vendor-based and carrier-based absence administration models. - Experience supporting complex client implementations or consulting engagements. - Demonstrated ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into structured documentation. - Strong knowledge of HRIS platforms, case management systems, integrations, file feeds, and compliance frameworks. - Experience managing large, multi-location or national clients (1,000+ lives preferred). - Excellent facilitation, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. - Bachelor's degree preferred. Role Impact: This role enhances the quality and consistency of complex absence implementations by providing advanced subject matter expertise, strengthening requirement clarity, supporting compliance integrity, and reducing downstream rework. The Absence SME plays a key role in delivering accurate, efficient, and client-aligned absence solutions within NYL's established implementation framework. Pay Transparency Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000 Overtime eligible: Exempt Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes Sales bonus eligible: No Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. Company Overview At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact. Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities-inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you'll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress. As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what's next, and your growth powers it. Our Benefits We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site. Our Commitment to Inclusion At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space. Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com. Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities. Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs. Job Requisition ID: 93588

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• Define, execute, and own the organization’s AI vision, strategy, and long-term roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and measurable outcomes • Lead, build, and scale high-performing AI, ML, and data science organizations, establishing clear operating models, best practices, and governance • Oversee the design and adoption of agentic AI and generative AI systems, including content understanding, information retrieval, content generation, and multi-agent workflows • Own the strategic direction for ML-based recommendation and personalization systems, guiding initiatives across content discovery, ranking, personalization, and user engagement • Lead the business and product with Data Science to understand network health and build data-driven systems to optimize liquidity, improve retention, and enter new markets • Establish success metrics, experimentation frameworks (e.g., A/B testing), and continuous improvement processes for AI-driven products • Oversee the organization’s AWS-based AI and ML platform, including governance of SageMaker, Bedrock, ML platforms, and deployment infrastructure • Set standards for AI/MLOps, model lifecycle management, monitoring, cost optimization, and scalability, in partnership with Engineering and Platform teams • Ensure AI solutions meet requirements for security, privacy, ethics, and regulatory compliance, driving responsible AI practices • Act as the AI advisor to senior leadership, influencing product strategy, investment decisions, and external partnerships.

• Partner with functional leaders to identify high-leverage processes suitable for AI enablement. • Map workflows, quantify baseline performance (cost, time, quality), and prioritize opportunities based on ROI and feasibility. • Develop clear business cases for AI investments, including expected impact and risks. • Lead end-to-end deployment of AI tools and workflow redesign across pilot functions. • Redesign processes to embed AI natively rather than layering tools onto existing inefficiencies. • Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure adoption, training, and operational continuity. • Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and risk standards. • Define standardized metrics to assess AI impact (e.g., cost per unit, throughput, error rates, headcount leverage). • Establish dashboards and reporting cadences to track performance. • Deliver sustained productivity improvements in pilot processes, with documented performance over at least six months. • Present regular updates to executive leadership on outcomes, risks, and expansion opportunities. • Develop and document a repeatable AI evaluation and implementation framework. • Create internal playbooks, governance guidelines, and training materials for responsible AI usage. • Establish an intake process for AI ideas across the company. • Expand the program beyond initial pilots as results are validated.