Project Manager IV

Saige Partners; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saige Partners seeks a Senior Program / Project Manager to lead enterprise IT and business transformation programs. The role requires strong SAFe delivery, cross-functional leadership, and a track record of managing multi-year initiatives with executive stakeholders.

Insurance industry experience is a plus. The candidate will oversee budgets, forecasts, and resource plans while coordinating IT and business teams to achieve strategic outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing complex programs and enterprise-level initiatives.
• Hands-on SAFe experience and ability to lead multi-year programs with multiple teams.
• Strong budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and executive reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level programs from initiation through delivery across IT and business transformation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, timelines, budgets, and expected business outcomes.
• Drive SAFe execution including PI Planning, ARTs, and cross-functional agile teams.
• Manage vendor relationships, program budgets, and executive communication.

Skills

SAFe experience

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

PMP certification

SAFe certification

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Planview

Job description

## Project Manager IVPosted: 11/12/2026Employment Type:ContractIndustry: MSP / VMSJob Number: 7305## Job DescriptionWe strive to be Your Future, Your Solution to accelerate your career!Contact Dani Edgington at [e-mail], you can also schedule an appointment at to learn more about this opportunity!# Senior Program / Project Manager## About the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Senior Program / Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives spanning both IT and business transformation. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in Agile delivery, specifically the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), along with the ability to align technology solutions with strategic business objectives.This individual will be responsible for managing multi-year programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, overseeing budgets and resources, and partnering with executive stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery. Experience within the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry is highly preferred.## Key Responsibilities* Lead complex, enterprise-level programs and projects from initiation through execution and delivery.* Manage multiple interdependent projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, timelines, budgets, and expected business outcomes.* Drive program execution using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), including participation in PI Planning, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), and cross-functional Agile teams.* Oversee both IT/technology initiatives and business transformation programs, bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.* Develop and manage program budgets, financial forecasts, business cases, resource plans, and performance reporting.* Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, dependencies, and resource constraints.* Partner with executive leadership to communicate program status, financial performance, risks, and strategic outcomes.* Manage relationships with third-party vendors, business leaders, and technology teams to ensure successful delivery.* Oversee enterprise technology implementations, system integrations, and digital transformation initiatives.* Apply Agile SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies as appropriate.## Required Qualifications* 7+ years of experience managing complex projects and enterprise-level programs.* Hands-on experience working within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).* Demonstrated experience leading multi-year programs involving multiple teams, projects, and stakeholders.* Proven ability to manage program budgets, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and executive reporting.* Experience coordinating cross-functional business and IT teams.* Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.* PMP certification.## Preferred Qualifications* Experience working within the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry, ideally with an insurance carrier.* Background supporting insurance business functions such as Underwriting, Claims, Policy Administration, Billing, or Operations.* Experience managing both IT/technology projects and business/operational transformation initiatives.* SAFe certification (SAFe Agilist, SAFe Scrum Master, SAFe Release Train Engineer, or similar).* Experience leading enterprise-wide technology implementations, integrations, and business process transformations.* Strong experience with financial oversight, budget ownership, and vendor management.* Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, and Planview.* Experience working across Agile SAFe, traditional Waterfall, and hybrid delivery environments.## Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is a seasoned Program Manager with 7–15+ years of experience, preferably within a P&C insurance carrier, who has successfully delivered both enterprise IT initiatives and business transformation programs.This individual will have hands-on SAFe experience, strong financial and budget management capabilities, executive stakeholder presence, and the ability to effectively bridge business and technology teams.Candidates with a balanced background in IT and business program delivery, particularly those who have worked directly within a P&C insurance organization, will be especially attractive for this opportunity.## Meet Your Recruiter## Dani Edgington### Apply Now:Apply Online--- Apply Later### Share This Job:Apply Online### Share This Job: