Susan Rico Connolly, MBA
About Susan Rico Connolly, MBA
Susan Rico Connolly, MBA, is a Project Manager at MassMutual in Springfield, Massachusetts. She has extensive experience in strategic project management and business process improvement, having previously worked at Lincoln Financial Group and The Vanguard Group.
Current Role at MassMutual
Susan Rico Connolly is currently a Project Manager at MassMutual in Springfield, Massachusetts. She oversees project planning, execution, and completion, ensuring those projects align with the company's goals. Her role involves coordinating between different teams, managing timelines, and optimizing resource utilization to facilitate the achievement of strategic objectives.
Strategic Roles at Lincoln Financial Group
Susan Connolly held several key roles at Lincoln Financial Group between 2014 and 2020. As AVP, Strategy Project Management, Insurance Solutions Distribution, she managed strategic projects from 2017 to 2020. Prior to that, she was a Senior Consultant in Business Process Improvement and Strategic Planning within Distribution Finance, shaping the company's financial strategies and enhancing operational efficiency in Radnor, PA.
Positions at The Vanguard Group
At The Vanguard Group, Susan Connolly held multiple roles from 2009 to 2013. She served as Line Manager in both Technology Operations Financial Planning and Analysis, and Institutional Financial Planning and Analysis. She also worked as a Project Manager for Corporate Financial Services. Her responsibilities included overseeing financial planning, managing technology operations budgets, and enhancing financial reporting processes in Malvern, PA.
Educational Background
Susan Rico Connolly holds an MBA in Finance with a concentration in Decision Sciences from The Wharton School. She also achieved a BA with Honors in Economics and Political Science from Swarthmore College. Her education has provided a strong foundation in financial analysis, strategic planning, and decision-making.
Significant Project Achievements
During her tenure, Susan Connolly played a key role in surpassing a $1.6 billion milestone ahead of schedule, positioning her firm as the top seller of life insurance in the industry. She also delivered a strategic distribution model evolution strategy, generating incremental sales of about $35 million. Additionally, she formulated a three-year transformation roadmap valued at over $20 million and designed a development initiative for corporate financial analysts.