IT Program Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oregon.

📋 Description

• Strategize and implement intricate, cross-functional technology programs comprising multiple interrelated projects, workstreams, and technical teams.

• Offer strategic guidance and oversee inter-program dependencies, challenges, and risks.

• Propel initiatives to successful completion within established timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.

• Create frameworks to monitor deliverables, escalate issues, report on program status, and facilitate organizational change.

• Collaborate with senior leadership on IT integration strategies that align with business objectives.

• Direct IT integration planning and execution across various workstreams, overseeing timelines, budgets, and resources.

• Act as the primary point of contact between IT and other business units, managing communication and expectations.

• Oversee IT integration risks, including those related to data security and compliance.

• Supervise cross-functional IT teams to ensure seamless integration and minimal disruption to business operations.

• Monitor and report on the progress and outcomes of IT integration efforts.

• Collaborate with Change Management and Communications leaders on organizational change initiatives.

• Recognize opportunities for enhancements to systems, tools, and processes following mergers.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is mandatory.

• Over 10 years of experience in IT-focused project and program management with a proven record of successful delivery.

• More than 10 years of experience managing vendors, as well as project/program budget management and reporting.

• Previous experience with complex migrations, system improvements, and mergers/acquisitions is essential.

• Experience handling multiple complex M&A programs.

• Strong skills in managing executive stakeholders.

• Proficiency in building relationships with leadership and promoting collaboration through influence rather than authority.

• Ability to collaborate with virtual cross-functional teams.

• Capacity to adapt, remain flexible, and learn swiftly in a fast-paced environment.

• PMP and/or PgMP certification is preferred.

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• Background in process architecture and analysis, systematic problem solving, business analysis, and organizational change management is preferred.

• Experience in the insurance or financial services sector is preferred.

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and verification of employment, education, and licensing.

• Must be bondable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions from the company.

• Annual incentive bonus program.

• Generous paid time off, including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours each year.

• Paid time off increases with tenure.

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

• Paid parental leave.

• Assistance for adoption and surrogacy.

• Employee giving program that matches donations to eligible nonprofits and educational institutions.

• Support for work-life balance.

• Remote work options available.