Senior Project Manager - Finance PMO

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$95,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Completes work with minimal guidance and direction, and typical project management assignments have a medium to high level of complexity which may involve unstructured and ambiguous situations. Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) are critical to this position, as is the ability to successfully adapt to diverse people and situations, manage conflict, proactively resolve issues, and complete assignments on time. Must demonstrate skills in negotiation and facilitation techniques and interact professionally with staff and management at all levels. Solid understanding of Project Management methodologies and principles and possesses strong technical and analytical skills. Will often serve in a mentoring role.

Requirements

8-10 years of related work experience
University or Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
Advanced experience using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Advanced experience using MS Project 2010 and Project Portfolio Tools
General understanding of the insurance and financial services industry

Nice To Haves

Finance & Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of insurance finance policies, procedures, and systems, including compliance with industry regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
Actuarial Project Experience: support of actuarial initiatives and organizations.
Project Management in Dynamic Environments: Ability to manage multiple concurrent insurance-related projects—such as product launches, regulatory updates, and system implementations—while maintaining accuracy under frequent interruptions.
AI-Driven Process Optimization: Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools within Microsoft 365 (e.g., Copilot) to automate workflows, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Managing projects, which involves determining project deliverables and timelines, developing a project plan and managing to the plan, coordinating and leading meetings, preparing meeting minutes and status reports.
Working with team members to resolve issues.
Coordinating activities of a project team which may include individuals from multiple teams, departments and locations.
Manage and deliver assigned projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards
Have an understanding of CFO/Finance business units; actuarial, financial reporting, accounting, etc.
Navigate the project intake and IT processes to ensure effective management of IT enabled projects
Develop relationships and expertise within the divisions to provide continued value-add services.
Assist internal stakeholders with navigating service requests; providing escalations as necessary.
Support business units in creating a business case, including cost benefit analysis, scope documents, project plans, and help stakeholders make prioritization decisions
Execute Project Management methodologies; primarily Waterfall and Agile methodologies

Benefits

Compensation Benefits
Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs