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COUNTRY's Engineering Center of Excellence team is actively seeking an experienced and dynamic Program Manager for the ECoE Agile train and the up-speed program. The ECoE Program Manager will be responsible for managing the Upspeed program work along with coordinating and leading executive level communications, managing issues, eliminating blockers, and supporting agile teams in delivery of key objectives. This role will be responsible for coordinating, scheduling and facilitating monthly Stakeholder and Sterring meeting with senior leadership. This role will also be responsible to collaborate and work with all application groupings under the Upspeed program to collect, Analyze and publish the DORA metrics dashboard.

The ideal candidate must have excellent skills in

• Understanding of resources required for success of project, including engaging the appropriate stakeholders.
• Understanding of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes, cost estimation, and financial management.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of change management principles and techniques to handle changes effectively.
• Ability to maintain thorough and organized project documentation.
• Effective communication skills, including verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to identify and resolve conflicts/roadblocks within the team or with stakeholders.
• Skilled at problem-solving to address challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Ability to make informed and timely decisions, considering available information and project constraints.
• Ability to manage a complex process with multiple parallel initiatives and competing priorities.
• Skilled at presenting/storytelling to various stakeholders and levels of leadership, gaining their support and understanding.
• Ability to identify, manage and influence stakeholders, without authority, in order to achieve project objectives.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule and can be based out of our corporate offices in Bloomington IL, Alpharetta GA, or Minneapolis MN.

How does a Technology Program Manager make an impact?

• Creates, manages and executes project/program plans, including project requirements, estimates, scope, timeline, milestones and deliverables.
• Builds strong working relationships with stakeholders, including team members, vendors/contractors, business and ITS partners to aide in effective execution.
• Ensures the establishment of scope and priorities and identifies and manages risks, issues and dependencies to achieve project objectives.
• Manages and tracks budget and budget variance as well as project progress against project milestones and budget.
• Monitors project progress and milestones and provides regular updates to stakeholders, including status reports and presentations.
• May primarily manage projects using Agile/Scrum framework.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Leads communications with Executive Steering Committee and Leadership Council.
• Partners with Business Value Stream Owners to ensure that the right work is being prioritized and funneled to delivery teams.
• Oversees how activities are supported and driven to achieve program objectives and KPI targets.
• Adheres to best practices consistent with Technology methodologies. Supports the application and refinement of scaled agile development methods.
• Tracks risk and issue resolution across the program.
• Delivers timely status updates for leadership and stakeholders regarding program status, key decisions, roadblocks, and risks.
• Aids in the facilitation of planning and logistics for program increments, stakeholder engagement, sprints, testing, change management, program communications, release readiness, training, and benefits tracking.
• Typically requires 10 years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match, parental leave, paid time off, paid company holidays and time off to volunteer in your community. Please click here to learn more about who we are and the many benefits we offer our employees.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. #LI-AH1

Come join our team at COUNTRY today!

COUNTRY Financial does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.