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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Onsite
Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.
Job Description:
Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work. Our team members and leaders are expected to foster connection and teamwork by being present in the office at least 2 days per week.
The Opportunity
The Quality Assurance (QA) team is responsible for evaluating accuracy, adherence to business processes and controls, risk management, and Client impact.
As the Senior Manager of QA, you will lead a team of Quality Consultants supporting operational teams within Client Services, while evolving the QA function into a data-driven, automation-enabled capability, with the Quality Consultant at the center.
This role blends people leadership, analytics, and digital transformation to improve quality outcomes, client experience, reduce risk, and enhance operational efficiency.
How You Will Contribute:
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Consultants, fostering a high-performance, consultative and innovation-focused culture
Provide ongoing feedback, career growth opportunities, and clear performance expectations
Build capabilities in data literacy, automation, and AI adoption across the team
QA Strategy & Transformation
Lead the evolution of QA from traditional audit/review to a proactive, insight-driven function, enabling process optimization and an error free experience for our clients.
Identifies and supports implementation of opportunities to automate and integrate AI into mundane and administrative elements of the quality review process, allowing our talented Quality Consultants to focus on more complex and highest value work
Data, Analytics & Insights
Deliver and enhance reporting to leadership, identifying actionable trends and insights across QA data
Translate QA findings into clear, data-driven recommendations that improve business performance and client experience
Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate with Business Partners, Training, Risk, Audit, and Technology partners to address quality themes and systemic issues
Partner with Digital/IT teams to design and deploy automation and AI solutions
Use input from business partners and data to navigate competing priorities across teams
Risk Management & Controls
Maintain strong oversight of QA processes, controls, and governance
Use automation and AI to strengthen risk detection and early issue identification
Support internal audits and escalations while ensuring integrity of the QA program
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Champion a continuous improvement mindset, using data and technology to drive efficiency
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and eliminate low-value manual tasks
Lead change management efforts to embed new tools, processes, and ways of working
What You Will Bring With You:
Proven experience leading QA, Claims, or operational teams
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with ability to translate insights into action
Experience or demonstrated interest in automation, AI, or digital transformation initiatives
Ability to lead organizational change and drive adoption of new technologies
Strong collaboration and influencing skills across business and technical teams
Excellent communication and storytelling with data
Continuous improvement mindset with focus on innovation and efficiency
Salary Range: $72,500 - $108,800
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
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We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.
Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.
We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.
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We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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