Project Manager IV

Principal Financial Group • Des Moines, IA

2d • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a driven and experienced Project Manager to join our team to lead complex marketing and technology projects which have a direct impact on our business performance. You will lead the delivery of critical initiatives, develop the overall detailed delivery plan, oversee the development and implementation of identified initiatives tied to overall company and business unit strategy.
Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 6+ years project, program, or initiative management experience
• Strong analytical, strategic, and tactical capabilities including knowledge of PC and project planning oriented software (i.e., Jira)
• Must have excellent planning/organizational, problem-solving, influencing, presentation, listening, and oral and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills required with the ability to build relationships, along with time management and decision-making skills
• Experience delivering in an agile/product environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting marketing projects and initiatives highly preferred
• Experience working in a financial services industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead critical projects to build foundational value and to bring new growth capabilities
• Lead cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of process improvement/transformative projects to deliver intended results and develop close working relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Provide subject matter expertise on project and change management efforts.
• Develop requirements documentation and all other project related documentation including charters, RACI, implementation plan, communication plan, metric measurement plan, etc.
• Determine key project milestones, timelines, resources, deliverables, dependencies, issues, risks, and outcomes.
• Ensure project status reports and information roll-up into a Portfolio view accurately.
• Ensure solutions conform to user requirements and client's objectives.
• Work closely with IT partners and contribute to their agile ceremonies with prioritization of epics and user stories. Along with planning guidance, lead with close monitoring for the planned delivery of every sprint cycle.
• Use and improve various methodologies, including project management process, change management concepts, and business process improvement methods.
• Keep current as to new developments, best practices, industry trends, and new innovations.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
• Pension Eligible
• comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

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