Digital Program Manager

Title: Digital Program Manager Location: Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Type: Contract Rate: $90 per hour Education: Bachelor''s Degree, MBA Preferred PMP Certification Preferred The EPMO (Enterprise Portfolio Management Office) is focused on the design and implementation of integrated solutions to enable efficiencies and effectiveness; supports the strategic planning, budgeting and governance of business transformation initiatives and facilitates coordination across functional and organizational boundaries; collaborates with stakeholders to assess business process efficiency, operational performance and environmental factors to identify improvement opportunities; manages and coordinates resources to support project management, business analysis and provides oversight of project execution; and serves as GA''s center of excellence in the execution of large scale business transformation initiatives o Accountable for the overall application of the Individual Markets Digital Program in terms of strategic value, architectural fit and business alignment. o Oversee and ensure projects are on time and on budget that require multiple layers of service providers and internal and external stakeholders. o Build and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, Technology partners, Strategic Sourcing, and other key teams across organization o Prioritize project portfolio with internal stakeholders to develop a roadmap that will successfully execute on portfolio. o Translate the business strategy, needs & requirements into clear direction for the project teams o Assist in the definition of project scope and goals, including project and staffing estimation o Define and create project approach, including project plans, targets, milestones and dependencies o Track project/engagement dependencies, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful project implementation and deployment. o Lead stakeholder communications across all project work threads. Ensure appropriate communications regarding issues and risks to foster project success and long-term stakeholder relationship. o Serves as internal escalation point person on projects and ability to successfully resolve problems and issues. o Serve as subject matter expert and lead sponsor for designated program and projects and provide meaningful updates to business in laymen''s terms. o Budget and expense reporting as it pertains to the project portfolio. o Champion continuous core business capability improvement through timely adoption of innovative technologies, procedures, and processes Advanced degree. Life Insurance and/or Annuity experience beneficial Experience managing large, complex programs Experience working and leading in an Agile Delivery Mode 15 years of experience in various business/technology roles with progressive responsibilities PMP certification preferred

Created: 2021-11-29