Enterprise Program Manager

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

26 PTO Days + 12 Holidays

401(k) Company Match & Profit Sharing

Training & development opportunities

Healthcare & Wellness programs

Bonuses potential

Educational Assistance Program

Mentorship Program

Dress for Your Day Policy

Job summary

IAT Insurance Group seeks an Enterprise Program Manager to lead large-scale cross-functional data initiatives across the organization. You will govern planning and delivery for complex programs, applying Agile practices and JIRA-based tracking to stay aligned with business priorities.

Hybrid work: office Mon-Wed with remote Thu-Fri. Responsibilities include end-to-end planning, governance, JIRA dashboards, stakeholder collaboration, risk management, and executive reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program/project management experience, including large-scale, multi-team initiatives.
• 11+ years of equivalent experience if applicable.
• Hands-on knowledge of Agile methodologies and coaching teams through ceremonies.
• Extensive JIRA experience with dashboards and portfolio views.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• PMP/ PMI-ACP / CSM or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Insurance industry familiarity and data/technology modernization exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of large cross-functional data projects.
• Establish and maintain Agile program governance and ceremonies.
• Own program tracking and reporting in JIRA with dashboards and hierarchies.
• Collaborate with engineering, data, product, and business stakeholders on scope and timelines.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies across programs.
• Deliver executive-level status updates and translate progress to business impact.
• Drive change management and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Agile project management

JIRA administration

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Information Systems/CS

Tools

Confluence

Power BI

Azure DevOps

Job description

IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for Enterprise Program Manager from our Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Naperville, Illinois location. The ideal candidate will lead and coordinate large-scale, cross-functional data initiatives across the organization. This role owns program-level governance, planning, and delivery for complex, multi-team data programs, applying Agile practices and JIRA-based tracking to keep execution transparent and aligned to business priorities.

This role works a hybrid schedule that requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of large, cross-functional enterprise data projects, coordinating dependencies across multiple teams and workstreams.
• Establish and maintain Agile program governance - sprint cadences, backlog health, release planning, and program-level ceremonies (PI planning, scrum-of-scrums, retrospectives).
• Own program-level tracking and reporting in JIRA, including custom dashboards, epic/initiative hierarchies, cross-team boards, and portfolio-level views.
• Partner with engineering, data, product, and business stakeholders to define scope, timelines, resourcing, and success criteria for major initiatives.
• Identify, track, and proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies across concurrent programs; elevate appropriately.
• Drive consistent status reporting and executive-level communication, translating technical progress into business impact.
• Facilitate change management and organizational alignment across teams with differing workflows and delivery models.
• Continuously improve program management processes, tooling, and reporting standards across the organization.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 7+ years of program/project management experience, including managing large-scale, multi-team, or enterprise-level initiatives or equivalent experience
• Equivalent experience is defined as 11+ years of program/project management experience, including managing large-scale, multi-team, or enterprise-level initiatives
• Practical, hands-on knowledge of Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar), with experience running Agile ceremonies and coaching teams.
• Extensive, hands-on experience with JIRA - including administration, custom workflows, dashboards, advanced JQL, and portfolio/program-level views (e.g., Advanced Roadmaps).
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex projects or programs with multiple dependencies, stakeholders, and delivery teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
• To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.

Preferred to Have:

• PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certification
• Experience in the insurance industry (P&C preferred), with familiarity with insurance business processes, data, and regulatory considerations.
• Experience within data management, data platform, or technology modernization programs.
• Familiarity with tools such as Confluence, Power BI, Azure DevOps, or similar enterprise collaboration/reporting platforms.

Compensation

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $82,960 - $180,450. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more.

Company Culture & Benefits

IAT Insurance Group is the largest private, family-owned property and casualty insurer in the U.S. Insurance Answers Together is how we define IAT, in letter and in spirit. We work together to provide solutions for people and businesses. We collaborate internally and with our partners to provide the best possible insurance and surety options for our customers.

At IAT, we're committed to driving and building an open and supportive culture for all. Our employees propel IAT forward - driving innovation, stable partnerships and growth. That's why we continue to build an engaging workplace culture to attract and retain the best talent.

Benefits

• 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
• 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work environment
• Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
• Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
• College Loan Assistance Support Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• Mentorship Program
• Dress for Your Day Policy

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. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.