Director Change Leadership – Remote

Help shape how Symetra leads change. We are growing our Change Leadership team and looking for a Director who wants to help build the practice while leading work that matters. You will join a collaborative team making a significant impact across Symetra, helping turn business strategy into changes people understand, adopt and put into practice.

About the role

Reporting to the VP, Change Leadership, you will work in close partnership with the entire Change Leadership team and collaborate with senior leaders, HR, business units and product teams to guide changes involving people, processes and technology. If you enjoy building capability, working through complexity and helping people succeed through change, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference.

What you will do

• Lead high-impact change. Develop and execute change strategies for complex, visible initiatives, connecting employee readiness and adoption to business outcomes.
• Advise and challenge leaders. Help sponsors and cross-functional teams clarify outcomes, anticipate risks and shift the mindsets and behaviors needed for success.
• Bring employee perspectives into decisions. Facilitate conversations, gather feedback and use those insights to shape solutions and address barriers early.
• Equip managers and employees. Develop concise communications, readiness plans and learning resources that explain what is changing, what is not changing and what it means for day-to-day work.
• Build our capability together. Partner with the entire Change Leadership team to expand practical tools, manager resources and change networks. Share expertise, coach and develop others, and strengthen our collective approach.
• Measure what matters. Use feedback and data to assess readiness, adoption and effectiveness across individual initiatives and the enterprise, adjusting plans to improve results.

Why Work at Symetra

Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

“From day one, I felt welcomed and encouraged to bring my full self to work. Symetra truly lives up to its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—it's more than just words here; it's part of the culture.” - Whitney T., Talent Development

“I was referred to Symetra by a family friend who’s been with the company for years—and I’m so glad I took their advice. Symetra truly puts its people first. I’ve always felt supported, not micromanaged, and that trust has helped me grow. I started in an entry-level position and have worked my way up to Unit Manager by continuously learning and expanding my skills. It’s a place that believes in its employees and invests in their success.” - Morgan D., Sr. Unit Manager

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: $141,600 - $236,000 plus eligibility for annual bonus program and long-term incentive plan