IT Program Manager - Delivery

Job Description

Summary :

As an IT Program Manager, you will lead the project and program management of complex, cross-functional technology initiatives across a portfolio of change and operational activities. Acting as the central liaison between IT and business stakeholders, you will ensure alignment with strategic goals through structured intake, governance, and delivery oversight. This role provides direction in setting goals and performance of the program including project planning, execution, quality, cost, staffing and resource allocation across delivery and support teams. You will foster transparency and trust through proactive communication, risk management, and continuous improvement, while upholding governance standards and enabling successful outcomes across the supported programs.

What You Will Do :

• All aspects of program and project management for key initiatives.
• Assisting with PMO governance duties, including reporting, assessing and monitoring health of key projects and team adherence to tool and process requirements.
• Drive new requests through the intake process, engaging business portfolio teams as appropriate.
• Manage major program initiatives; assist management in defining the strategic plans for programs that align with business goals and objectives.
• Manages interdependencies and common critical path milestones across the projects, facilitating risk management, issue escalation / resolution, scope change and implementation planning.
• Manage multiple large and complex projects with responsibility for meeting scope, timeline, budget, and quality commitments.
• Oversee program financials, including budget performance and expense forecasting.
• Manage capacity and allocation of all time-and-materials (T&M) contractors across delivery and technical functions.
• Directs decision making, communications, problem resolution, and other associated activities during all phases of large and complex projects using a proactive and positive approach.
• Promotes formal communication methods and establishes open and consistent communication with all levels within the organization (including project teams, stakeholders, management, and other Enterprise Technology functions).
• Defines and directs formal communication methods and establishes open and consistent communication with all levels within the organization.
• Provides status reports and facilitates inter-program communication.
• Provides appropriate progress updates to management, steering committees, project boards and other stakeholders, using both formal and informal channels.
• Responsible for consulting, directing, mentoring, and checking the work of other project management professionals.
• Directs activities of multiple project managers responsible for individual projects within a program; holds teams accountable for meeting goals and objectives.
• Identifies and leads program and project process improvement activities.

What You Will Need : Qualifications

Preferred

Working Conditions

Compensation :

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $133,600 - $183,700 annually / per hour.  Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including  qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan / Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days in office per week in one of our hub locations Cedar Rapids, IA / Philadelphia, PA / Denver, CO. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

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

College Coach 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

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts throughthe Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including theInclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees.Theyprovide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica’s Parent Company

Aegonacquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.