Lead Technology Project Manager

American Family Insurance Agency Staff; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

American Family Insurance Agency Staff seeks a seasoned program leader responsible for the tech resiliency program, overseeing planning through execution and reporting to sponsors and tech SLT. The role ties with infrastructure and security, with application rollouts to follow, and requires strong oversight across partners and sponsors.

The position emphasizes leadership in a large technology organization, delivering complex programs while building relationships with executives and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large programs within Infrastructure and Security.
• Multi-year, multi-workstream efforts experience.
• Experience IT projects and schedules within a software development lifecycle.
• Experience managing long term, time-sensitive projects in a dynamic data environment.
• Excellent client-facing and internal written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure, Security, Software Engineering, and Service Management functions; Waterfall and Agile planning/delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of project delivery across multiple teams.
• Leads large transformative programs within a technology organization.
• Develops relationships with stakeholders including C Suite Management.
• Contributes to process improvement initiatives.
• Develops a detailed project plan to track progress of all assigned projects.
• Performs risk management to minimize project risks.
• Ensures projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget.
• Maintains clear communication with senior leadership and business constituents.

Skills

Program management

Infrastructure

Security

Waterfall & Agile

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for the tech resiliency program and owns planning through execution and reporting to sponsors and tech SLT. Current work ties with infrastructure and security with application roll outs to follow. Lead level is critical given nature of partners and sponsors, scope and oversight accountability.

This position does not have approval for Visa sponsorship that includes H1 Visa, H1 Visa Transfers, OPT, CPT or F1 Visa.

Position Compensation Range

$113,000.00 - $194,000.00

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities

• Manages all aspects of project delivery across multiple teams.

• You will work in a large complex Technology organization leading large transformative programs

• Develops and nurtures relationships with key stakeholders that includes C Suite Management

• Contributes to process improvement initiatives.

• Develops a detailed project plan to track project progress of all assigned projects.

• Performs risk management to minimize project risks.

• Ensures that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

• Maintains clear communication with senior leadership and business constituents.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Experience managing large programs within Infrastructure and Security.

• Experience with multi year, multi workstream efforts.

• Experience managing IT projects and schedules within a software development lifecycle.

• Experience with project managing long term, time-sensitive projects and competing projects in a dynamic data environment.

• Excellent client-facing and internal written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of Infrastructure, Security, Software Engineering, and Service Management functions
  Knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile planning and delivery frameworks

• Strong alignment with AmFam's and Technology's culture and behaviors

Licenses

Not Applicable.

Location

Madison, Wi (Hybrid) Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the office location

Travel Requirements

Up to 5%.

Physical Requirements

Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Additional Information

• To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week. This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth. At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability.
• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

In this Hybrid role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783.

Internal Candidates are welcome to apply; however, if you are not located in Madison, Wi. or within a 50-mile radius. You will be required to relocate.

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [e-mail] to request a reasonable accommodation.