Job description
Job Description
Summary:
As an IT Program Manager, you will lead the project and program management of complex, cross-functional technology initiatives across a portfolio of change and operational activities.
Acting as the central liaison between IT and business stakeholders, you will ensure alignment with strategic goals through structured intake, governance, and delivery oversight.
This role provides direction in setting goals and performance of the program including project planning, execution, quality, cost, staffing and resource allocation across delivery and support teams.
You will foster transparency and trust through proactive communication, risk management, and continuous improvement, while upholding governance standards and enabling successful outcomes across the supported programs.
What You Will Do:
All aspects of program and project management for key initiatives.Assisting with PMO governance duties, including reporting, assessing and monitoring health of key projects and team adherence to tool and process requirements.Drive new requests through the intake process, engaging business portfolio teams as appropriate.Manage major program initiatives; assist management in defining the strategic plans for programs that align with business goals and objectives.Manages interdependencies and common critical path milestones across the projects, facilitating risk management, issue escalation/resolution, scope change and implementation planning.Manage multiple large and complex projects with responsibility for meeting scope, timeline, budget, and quality commitments.Oversee program financials, including budget performance and expense forecasting.Manage capacity and allocation of all time-and-materials (T&M) contractors across delivery and technical functions.Directs decision making, communications, problem resolution, and other associated activities during all phases of large and complex projects using a proactive and positive approach.Promotes formal communication methods and establishes open and consistent communication with all levels within the organization (including project teams, stakeholders, management, and other Enterprise Technology functions).Defines and directs formal communication methods and establishes open and consistent communication with all levels within the organization.Provides status reports and facilitates inter-program communication.Provides appropriate progress updates to management, steering committees, project boards and other stakeholders, using both formal and informal channels.Responsible for consulting, directing, mentoring, and checking the work of other project management professionals.Directs activities of multiple project managers responsible for individual projects within a program; holds teams accountable for meeting goals and objectives.Identifies and leads program and project process improvement activities.What You Will Need:
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or equivalent training/experience required.Minimum of 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years’ experience managing complex multisystem and/or multiple department projects.Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) are critical to this position, as are the ability to successfully adapt to diverse people and situations, manage conflict, proactively resolve issues, and strong time management.Developed skills in leadership, relationship building, negotiation and influence, and facilitation techniques.Effectively interact with staff and management at all levels, including C-level executives.Solid understanding of Project Management methodologies and principles, and relies on strong technical and analytical skills.Serve in a mentoring and leadership role, and must be able to influence without direct organizational authority.Expert level skills relating to project management theory, tools and practicePreferred
Experience delivering initiatives using both waterfall and agile methodologies.Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe, ITIL).Proficiency in financial planning, forecasting, and vendor coordination, including budget tracking and resource onboarding/offboarding.Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Jira and ServiceNow systems.Exposure to release management, IT operations, and support performance metrics.Background in managing global programs and coordinating across distributed teams.Good understanding of the insurance and financial services industry.Working Conditions
Moderate travel (under 10% expected)May require flexible hours to accommodate global project teamsCompensation:
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $133,600 - $183,700 annually/per hour.
Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs.
Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations Cedar Rapids, IA/Philadelphia, PA/Denver, CO.
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.
This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities.
The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion.
Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed.
In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.
What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
College Coach Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs
Inclusion & Diversity
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals.
We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts throughthe Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including theInclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.
To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs.
This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity.
ERGs are open to all employees.Theyprovide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.
Giving Back
We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls.
That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994.
Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.
Transamerica’s Parent Company
Aegonacquired the Transamerica business in 1999.
Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives.
As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.
* As of December 31, 2023
Required Skill Profession
Operations Specialties Managers