Senior Program Manager

PEMCO

. Lead complex programs, projects and workstreams, delivering on schedule, within budget and within stakeholder scope requirements .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $113,879 - $215,063 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex programs and projects, utilizing Agile methodologies and advanced project management tools to ensure successful delivery. Proficient in stakeholder communication, risk management, and data analysis to drive operational improvements and achieve strategic objectives.

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Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesData AnalysisStakeholder CommunicationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementData AnalysisRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementMetrics DevelopmentRequirements GatheringBudget ManagementProgram PlanningCross-Functional LeadershipOperational Initiatives

Soft Skills

Influence Without AuthorityClear CommunicationCoaching and MentoringProblem SolvingRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectSmartsheetExcelWordPowerPointOutlookPMO ToolsDashboardsOKRsKPIs

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPAgile Certification

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceAI EnablementInsurance EnvironmentBusiness ProcessDigital TransformationPrivacySecurityAnalyticsReportingOperational Capabilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex programs, projects and workstreams, delivering on schedule, within budget and within stakeholder scope requirements
Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, deliverables, risk and issue logs, dashboards, OKRs, KPIs and related tools
Apply project management methodologies and PMO tools to support portfolio visibility, delivery tracking, governance, reporting and alignment
Gather, document and interpret customer, business, technical, data, reporting and operational requirements
Manage risks, issues, dependencies and decisions across programs and workstreams, escalating with recommended options
Liaise between business stakeholders and delivery partners to solve business problems and improve processes, software, technology, data products and operational capabilities
Ensure readiness, implementation planning, documentation, training coordination, deployment validation and transition activities
Perform data analysis, metrics and reporting, process improvement and functional systems initiatives
Provide leadership to project teams and remove obstacles across teams, vendors, dependencies and milestones
Troubleshoot complex issues, facilitate project completion meetings and complete wrap-up and lessons-learned activities
Coach and mentor others on project and program management practices, tools, stakeholder communication and delivery routines
Demonstrate behavior consistent with PEMCO policies, values, code of ethics and business conduct
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must be a resident and work from WA, OR, ID, TX, OH, FL, SC, NC, or IL
B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent work experience in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Analytics or equivalent
8+ years of experience in project or program management roles with increasing scale, scope and/or complexity
Experience leading cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, technology partners and/or business teams to deliver complex project or program outcomes
Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Agile project methodologies
Experience leading business, IT, digital, data, AI, analytics, reporting, data governance or operational initiatives preferred
Experience with architecture, security, privacy, data governance or responsible AI practices preferred
PMP, PgMP, Agile certification or equivalent preferred
Skilled proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet or comparable project/program management tools
Thorough understanding of the relevant business landscape, insurance environment and assigned domain
Ability to communicate clearly and informatively with colleagues, customers, leaders and executives in technical and non-technical professional language
Ability to build relationships and get results through influence rather than authority
Ability to analyze, diagnose and resolve highly complex unstructured problems across multiple teams
Analytical, structured and data-driven approach, including root cause analysis and development of metrics
Ability to frame options, risks and tradeoffs and influence aligned delivery decisions
Strong understanding of business process, technology, digital, data, analytics, reporting, data governance, privacy, security and AI enablement concepts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans with generous employer premium cost shares
Employer-paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Long- and short-term disability coverage
401(k) plan with employer match of 2 for 1 on the first 6% employee pre-tax and/or Roth deferral
Vacation and eight paid holidays
Four floating holidays
Up to ten days of sick leave immediately upon hire
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, and employee volunteering
Education Assistance Program after one year of service
Scholarship program for children of PEMCO employees after one year of service
Children’s birthday gift program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Charitable gift matching
Discretionary bonuses
Tiered sales commissions and/or incentives