Technical Lead - Wealth IT Partner Management

TruStage; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 125,100 - 187,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible workplace options

Job summary

TruStage, located in Waverly, Iowa, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead initiatives in a dynamic environment. The role requires significant experience in technical project management, and leadership within an agile framework.

Key responsibilities include aiding business case creation, coordinating project execution activities, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 8 years of experience, along with proficiency in agile tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical project management, preferably in the insurance industry.
• 3+ years’ experience as a project lead working in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the creation of business case, including initiative definition and benefits.
• Coordinate activities with internal resources and third parties across execution areas.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues.

Skills

Agile project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technical project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

AzureDevOps

Trello

Job description

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future.

Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition.

Job Responsibilities

• Aid in the creation of business case, including initiative definition, size, success criteria, benefits, and stakeholder identification, by leveraging solution architecture and product management.
• Support the Business owner to shepherd the initiative(s) through the approval process.

Planning & Execution

• Provide context of the initiative and plan the work with the delivery team(s), including defining the relevant features.
• Ensure the technology roadmap aligns with the initiative vision and future capabilities.
• Advocate for the initiative as a stakeholder to the delivery team(s) in backlog refinement and priority.
• Develop plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Align and integrate with Product Owners and Delivery Managers.
• Participate in release planning by influencing the release roadmap, communicating dependencies and tracking release targets.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors across execution areas.
• Coordinate activities with other IT teams, Shared Services teams, and business partners to ensure all activities to deliver the initiative are managed while monitoring progress against the overall roadmap needs and dependencies.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor initiative performance and success.
• Provide post-implementation support and manage transition to operational teams.

Stakeholder Management

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior management on progress, risks, and issues.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders.
• Ensure connection and alignment with business and technical leaders.

Solution Development

• Provide technology thought leadership including identification of technology enablers, future technical complexity, dependencies, and risks while minimizing technical debt introduction.
• Lead vendor relationship for non-internally developed technology solutions, services or components used by the technology solution.
• Establish Service Level Agreements (SLA) in support of business objectives ensuring they meet key performance metrics.
• Prepare the solution for transition to production and operationalize within IT to ensure the technology solution continues to be incrementally maintained in a simplified, streamlined, and cost-effective manner.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful initiative outcomes.

Budget And Resource Management

• Support the processes for initiative financial management, including budgets, forecasting, tracking, and reporting expenses.
• Determine competencies and skills necessary to develop and support the technology solution.
• Allocate and manage incremental resources (if applicable) effectively to ensure optimal utilization and productivity.

The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems or Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and/or related professional work experience with demonstrated achievement and progressive responsibilities.
• 8+ years of experience in technical project management, with experience in managing technical projects, preferably in the insurance industry.
• 3+ years’ experience as a project lead working in an agile environment.
• Proficiency in agile project management tools (e.g., AzureDevOps, Trello).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate business and technical information, and effectively mediate in situations where conflict arises.
• Understanding of how and when to escalate issues to the appropriate levels within the organization.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, direct a plan and meet deliverable expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with individuals and teams across the organization to meet complex business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate the organization and influence key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to mitigate risks proactively and resolve issues.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Physical Job Analysis

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, write and operate a computer keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone. The employee is frequently required to move about and reach for items. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Accommodation request

TruStage is a place where everyone can bring their best self and thrive. If you need application or interview process accommodations, please contact the accessibility department.

Base Salary Range

$125,100.00 – $187,700.00

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability plans, parental leave, paid time off, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and flexible workplace options.