Program Manager - Remote

About the role

Symetra is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-impact, multi-year business transformation initiative focused on our Stop Loss business.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Sponsor(s) to develop comprehensive business cases and Cost Benefit Analyses (CBA's) that maximize ROI and value delivery across the Program of projects.
• Guide and influence the Program Sponsor's vision toward optimal solutions.
• Partner with Program Sponsor(s) to drive decision-making and recommend re-scoping, postponement or cancellation of projects as necessary.
• Hold others accountable to drive all projects within the Program to on-time, on budget, on-scope delivery within established variances.
• Proactively influence change and manages change with limited friction.
• Establish and execute Governance framework for both constituent projects and the program itself with the goal of optimizing resources and ROI.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in Governance and Management Reporting.
• Contribute extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools and can easily transition from one methodology to another.
• Partner with Program Sponsor(s) to develop and maintain project and Program Roadmaps that align with and accelerate delivery of Business Strategy.
• Ensure that the end-to-end solutions fit within the context of short and long-term roadmaps.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma required.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• PMP and PgMP designations from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred.
• 8–10 years of cumulative, relevant experience.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of a variety of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices, risk assessment and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the "big picture" and understand how groups of projects sequence together into a Program view.
• Advanced skills in change management, communication and risk assessment.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps platform strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong background in program and project management.
• Expertise in governance, roadmap planning, release management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience working in Agile environments and managing enterprise-scale transformation programs.

Benefits

"This is a best workplace that values the personal and professional growth of its employees."

Pay

$117,000 - $195,100 annually plus eligibility for Company Annual Bonus program

Schedule

Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements

Who You Are

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

What We Offer You

• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity. Failure To Comply With Verification Procedures May Result In Disqualification from the recruitment processWithdrawal of a job offerTermination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered