Implementation Technical Lead (PLADS)

Implementation Technical Lead (PLADS) The Company:  Aflac Columbus The Location:  Remote, US, 31999 The Division:  PLADS Job Id:  8727 Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 Job Posting End Date: April 3rd 2026   We’ve Got You Under Our Wing We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way.   Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.   Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.     Worker Designation – This role is a remote role. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.   What does it take to be successful at Aflac? Acting with Integrity Communicating Effectively Pursuing Self-Development Serving Customers Supporting Change Supporting Organizational Goals Working with Diverse Populations   What does it take to be successful in this role? • In-depth knowledge in employer sponsored insurance product offerings and plan design.   • Proven ability to interpret and work with employer insurance contacts and service agreements.   • Ability to influence and guide internal and external stakeholders.   • Strong knowledge of project management principles.   • In-depth knowledge of Aflac products, onboarding standards, and policy/procedure frameworks.   • Experience with executive level reporting & escalation.   • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)   • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.   • Ability to work virtually with cross-functional business units and vendors to support the customer’s needs.   Education & Experience Required Bachelor's Degree In Business Administration, Management or a related field. 5 or more years professional job related-work experience working with internal/external customers including experience related to employer provided group insurance products. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience   Education & Experience Preferred Project Management expertise required, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. SME in Life, Absence and Disability Products   Travel   Principal Duties & Responsibilities • Serves as a subject matter resource for tools and processes, ensuring proper use and up-to-date documentation.   • Assist and guide analyst in preparing deliverables, verifying accuracy, and resolving technical issues.   • Facilitates team training and knowledge sharing to support efficient implementation.   • Audit client onboarding documents and folders for completeness and quality.   • Support process improvements, workflow refinements, and change management initiatives.   • Partner with team to address customer escalations and promote service excellence.   • Proactively identifies team tool revisions and annual updates; implements updates and revisions by collaborating with internal partners.   • Identifies account services process issues, and researches and accurately identifies root causes to generates solutions.   • Supports Implementation Managers and Account Executive (AE) teams in researching and understanding the impacts of non-standard benefits and/or processes.   • Proactively identifies and escalates customer and plan design issues for resolution.   • Participates in finalist meetings as needed and facilitates finalist meeting training for the team.   • Initiates and maintains partnerships with stakeholders throughout the organization.   • Encourages cooperation by promoting common goals and building trust.   • Attends and participates in select customer meetings as appropriate, to discuss feedback and/or needed process enhancements.   • Performs other related duties as required