Program Manager Senior - P&C Transformation Ventures Office

USAA • San Antonio, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity As a dedicated Program Manager Senior for P&C Transformation Ventures Office , you will focus on the management, execution, and delivery of large-scale programs consisting of multiple projects (multi-year, large cost, and scope, etc.) and/or the oversight and governance of programs to ensure alignment to the business strategic imperatives and to monitor program health. Works to achieve multi-year program deadlines, scope, and overall program benefits. Supports cross-functional teams in the development and execution of change plans in accordance with USAA’s change methodology or industry best practices. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Chesapeake, VA or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 6 years of project and / or program management experience, including experience defining a new program and/or managing large-scale projects.
• Proficient experience in Principles of Project, Program or Portfolio Management to develop multi-year business plans.
• Proficient knowledge of program efforts management tools and methodologies.
• Understanding and demonstrated application of risk management policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of program management methodology and techniques; program performance evaluation and change management principles.
• Experience maintaining and reporting on work effort(s) budgets / methodologies.
• Proficient experience in USAA’s change management methodology or similar industry change management methodology.
• Demonstrated experience using knowledge of the business, its products, and processes to assess program risks and rewards across multiple technologies and business goals.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years Strategic Thinking & Planning: Developing and executing comprehensive program strategies, aligning with overall organizational goals. This includes risk assessment, mitigation planning, and contingency planning.
• 2+ years working with Program Management Methodologies: Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies, understanding their strengths and weaknesses, and selecting the appropriate approach for different projects.
• 2+ years working with project/program management tools & software (MS project, SmartSheet, Jira, Clarity, Notion, etc.)
• 2+ years working within a large P&C organization and/or within USAA.
• 1+ years’ experience working closely with data and data analytics in a P&C environment and/or within USAA.
• 1+ years developing and managing program budgets, allocating resources effectively, and tracking performance against budget.
• 1+ years leading project or program management professionals; to include coaching, training, and mentoring.
• 1+ years Leading, motivating, and mentoring program teams, fostering collaboration and a positive work environment.
• 1+ years of demonstrated executive stakeholder management, facilitation of Executive Management planning/decisioning and out briefs of decisioning.
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Responsibilities

• Defines and maintains program strategies commensurate with the level of risk, size, and complexity to ensure individual efforts align with organizational goals.
• Responsible for providing input and recommendations on multi-year business plans to deliver business capabilities and define execution approach to achieve business goals while reducing risk and delivering early business value.
• Facilitates meetings with executive management and project / program sponsors to define solutions and delivery.
• Prepare reports that provide stakeholders and management with status updates to include identifying risks or issues.
• Performs analyses, root cause identification and development and recommendation of key work products.
• Negotiates agreements, settles disputes equitably and diffuses situations.
• Negotiates program tradeoffs with IT and the business as the program develops to ensure alignment of demand to capacity.
• Adheres to EPMO processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools, and templates (as required).
• Adheres to governance rigor required for work efforts.
• Drives the adoption and sustainment of changes within the organization in compliance with USAA’s Change Management methodology.
• Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness.
• These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs.
• Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
• For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees