Program Manager

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated • Chesterfield, MO

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About The Position

You desire impactful work. You’re RGA ready RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all. Leads and manages programs such as the Tier 1 program and special projects. Partners with business units to successfully prioritize and deliver on strategic initiatives. Provides expertise in establishing project management offices, project and program management, risk and issue management, and stakeholder analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent related work experience Required
• 5+ Years experience in insurance/reinsurance Required
• 10+ Years management experience Required
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile project methodologies Required
• Advanced project and program management skills.
• Organizational Change Management experience. Required
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills Required
• Advanced ability to comprehend and interpret business case documents Required
• Highly advanced problem-solving skills.
• Advanced ability to identify gaps in business processes, then perform analysis and create plans to improve the processes Required
• Ability to quickly learn and understand the business of RGA Reinsurance Required
• Highly advanced people management skills, demonstrating the ability to lead, mentor, and develop associates; including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility Required
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received Required
• Expert ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives Required
• Advanced skills in customer relationship management and change management.
• Highly advanced persuasion and negotiation skills when working with internal/external customers. Required
• Highly advanced ability to manage multiple projects and/or teams simultaneously Required
• Highly advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines, regardless of level Required

Nice To Haves

• Project Management certification Preferred
• Certified Scrum Master designation Preferred
• Organizational Change Management training Preferred
• Reinsurance industry knowledge Preferred

Responsibilities

• Create and manage an effective framework for Tier 1 projects (high dollar and multi-function impacting) to be submitted, reviewed, vetted with key stakeholders, and reviewed by senior leadership representatives for strategic and financial alignment.
• Directs and manages project managers and others or acts as an individual contributor on managing the Tier 1 program and associated processes.
• Assures appropriate communication and coordination with business sponsors, IT project owners and project team members to facilitate understanding of project needs and goals.
• Organizes and leads quarterly and ad-hoc sessions to provide project information to the Tier 1 Prioritization Committee for strategic decision making.
• Responsible for Tier 1 business cases with respect to completeness and understandability and assures submissions and updates follow the governing processes.
• Provides guidance and expertise in issue management and resolution related to the Tier 1 process.
• Partners with Global Technologies and Finance to align on processes, budgets, and other data. Likewise, partners with the various other PMOs across RGA to determine share best practices. Begin to pave the way for standardization where helpful and needed.
• Performs as an experienced and proficient Change Lead in the organization. Works closely with Change Management team to support RGA workforce as they deliver projects and products and adopt changes related to new products and process/system updates.
• Identify process improvement needs and partner with Process Improvement team to actively work toward advancing processes at RGA.
• Manages completion of special projects as they arise and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level