Portfolio/Program Manager Jobs

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Job Summary

Delivering the right solutions at the right time and in the right way makes all the difference for our customers and depends on our ability to integrate people with unique combinations of skills and capabilities. The Property Liability Portfolio Management Organization is looking for an experienced portfolio program manager that can oversee program and project execution across functional areas influencing alignment among business and technology stakeholders. The dual program and portfolio management role involves multi-faceted responsibilities including serving as a process gatekeeper and delivery decision maker.

Key Responsibilities

• Reports on key results and progress toward business outcomes
• Recognizes barriers to progress and quickly recommends and supports solutions
• Influences and drives continuous improvement including process redesign
• Integrates continuous prioritization with attention to business value streams
• Manages highly visible and complex portfolios and programs
• Partners in compliance and operational risk management
• Drives continuous improvement through Lean, agile, and systems thinking
• Communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders to offer advice, guidance, and transparency

Functional Skills

• Confident negotiator and conflict manager sensitive to organizational dynamics
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and consultative with focus on data and efficiencies
• Highly organized, action-oriented, and inclusive communicator and facilitator
• Strong, future-focused thought leader with passion for customers and problem solving

Education And Experience

• 7+ years of relatable insurance industry experience (Preferred)
• Agile, traditional/waterfall, and hybrid project and program experience (Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field (Preferred)

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Supervisory Duties

This role could have supervisory duties

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Scaled Agile or related Lean Portfolio Management (Desirable)
• Project Management Professional (Desirable)

Notes

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Compensation offered for this role is $91,800.00-$146,125.00 per year and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

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