Manager, IT Planning & Delivery

Kemper•Downers Grove, IL

8d•$99,000 - $164,800•Onsite

About The Position

Kemper is hiring a Manager, IT Planning & Delivery to coordinate strategic planning, demand management, prioritization, capacity planning, and delivery oversight within an assigned IT organization. The role partners with Business and Technology leadership to align initiatives with organizational objectives, optimize resource utilization, and maintain visibility into technology investments and delivery commitments. The manager ensures consistent planning, governance, and reporting practices while supporting enterprise IT priorities and established Agile/SAFe frameworks. The position is based at a Kemper office, with locations listed in Alpharetta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; Downers Grove, Illinois; Jacksonville, Florida; and St. Louis, Missouri. The salary range is $99,000 to $164,800, and the role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 years of experience in IT planning, technology management, program/project management, or related technology functions.
At least 3 years of experience in demand management, strategic planning, resource management, or technology delivery coordination.
At least 2 years of experience supervising or mentoring team members.
Demonstrated knowledge of capacity planning, prioritization, technology roadmaps, financial management, and governance processes.
Experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies, performance reporting, and technology delivery practices.

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Coordinate IT strategic planning, maintain technology roadmaps, and align initiatives with business priorities, investments, and organizational objectives.
Oversee demand intake, evaluation, prioritization, and governance processes to ensure technology initiatives are appropriately assessed and aligned with available resources.
Coordinate resource capacity planning, investment evaluations, budgets, and forecasts to support informed prioritization and resource allocation decisions.
Monitor delivery commitments, milestones, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics; provide timely leadership reporting and escalate concerns.
Partner with business and technology leaders and support enterprise planning standards.
Provide leadership to assigned personnel.
Drive improvements in planning, governance, and Agile practices.