Program Manager, Data

Our Fortune 500 company is driving a digital transformation and looking for forward-thinking innovators to disrupt how our industry thinks about and uses technology. As one of the world's leading employee benefits providers, we help millions of people gain affordable access to benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures.

Are you an asker of questions, a solver of problems, and a challenger of the status quo? Our mission is to provide a differentiated customer experience and exceed the expectations people have of technology at any company — not just insurers. 

We are seeking individuals to join our team of talented IT professionals who share never-ending passion and an unwavering focus on our customer experience. Team members comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment thrive in our environment where we value an entrepreneurial spirit and those who challenge the status-quo.

Unum is changing, and we’re excited about what’s next. Join us.

General Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for leading the planning and execution of complex, highly visible initiatives that span multiple teams and business and technology functions. This role provides integrated program leadership across plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, financials, governance and stakeholder communication to drive successful delivery.

The Program Manager partners with Data Product Engineering, Data Engineering, Data & AI Platforms and Architecture and business stakeholders to coordinate execution, surface risks and decisions early, and maintain alignment through delivery. The ideal candidate brings experience leading complex technical programs across Agile and traditional delivery approaches, with a proven track record of driving clarity, accountability and outcomes.

This is a campus-based position requiring 3 days per week onsite.

**Internal candidates are encouraged to apply**

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads planning and execution of complex, cross-functional programs, establishing integrated plans, milestones, dependencies and delivery expectations.
• Provides leadership and coordination across multiple teams, building strong cross-functional relationships and facilitating decisions that drive successful execution.
• Manages program financials and delivery against approved scope, timelines and budget, and coordinates resource and capacity needs across teams.
• Identifies and proactively manages program risks, issues, decisions and cross-team dependencies; drives mitigation, escalation and timely resolution.
• Establishes appropriate program governance, delivery cadence and controls while adapting Agile and traditional delivery practices to the needs of the work.
• Tracks program progress and provides clear, concise status, financial, risk and decision reporting to stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
• Partners closely with Data Product Engineering, Data Engineering, Data & AI Platforms and Architecture and business stakeholders to coordinate planning, readiness, delivery and release activities.
• Identifies and drives opportunities to improve delivery practices, operational effectiveness and predictability.
• Maintains a strong focus on business outcomes and ensures program decisions and execution remain aligned to expected value.

Recommended Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education, professional qualifications and experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in program/project management, technology, systems, finance or a related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional technical programs involving multiple teams and dependencies.
• Strong understanding of Agile and traditional delivery approaches and experience applying the appropriate practices based on program needs.
• Experience managing program financials, including budgeting, forecasting and financial tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to technical, business and executive audiences.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence across organizational boundaries and drive decisions.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, translate complex problems into clear actions, and proactively manage risks, issues and dependencies.
• Experience developing executive-level status reporting, dashboards, presentations and other program management artifacts.

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Our company is built on helping individuals and families, and this starts with our employees. We want employees to maintain a positive balance, which is why we provide access to the benefits and resources they need to invest in themselves. From our onsite fitness facilities and generous paid time off to employee professional development programs, we are committed to helping employees live and work their best – both inside and outside the office.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.

$109,100.00-$224,000.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not.  All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

Company:

Unum