Lead Technology Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) + pension

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Student loan repayment

Job summary

American Family Insurance is seeking a senior program leader to own the tech resiliency program, plan to execution, and report to sponsors and tech SLT. Hybrid role in Madison, WI. Must reside within 50 miles and sponsorship is not offered for certain visa types.

The role drives multi-year, multi-workstream IT projects, collaborates with infrastructure and security, and maintains strong executive communication and accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large programs across IT, infrastructure and security.
• Proven ability to manage multi-year, multi-workstream initiatives.
• Strong communication with senior leaders and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of project delivery across multiple teams.
• Leads large transformative programs in a complex technology organization.
• Develops stakeholders relationships including C-Suite management.
• Creates detailed project plans and tracks progress across projects.
• Performs risk management to minimize project risks.
• Ensures on-time, within-scope and within-budget delivery.

Skills

Program management

Infrastructure & Security

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job 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.

• comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.
• 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.

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American Family Insurance, based in Madison, Wis., has been serving customers since 1927.

We inspire, protect and restore dreams through our insurance products, exceptional service from our agency owners and employees, community investments and creative partnerships.

American Family Insurance is the nation's 12th-largest property/casualty insurance company, ranking No. 202 on the Fortune 500 list.

American Family has a current 'a+' credit rating through AM Best, and has distinction as a "Standing the Test of Time" company, which is represented by having an AM Best financial strength rating of 'A' or better for at least 75 years.

The company offers American Family-brand products through a network of exclusive agency owners as well as nationwide through key strategic partnerships.

American Family Insurance also includes Homesite and Main Street America Insurance.

The company has approximately 10,500 employees nationwide.

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