Program Manager IV

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager IV to lead complex initiatives that support finance-related business goals in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a strategic leader who can guide cross-functional teams, oversee budgets and schedules, and maintain strong alignment among business, IT, and external partners. The role requires a disciplined approach to program delivery, clear communication, and the ability to anticipate risks while driving measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities:
• Direct large-scale programs and related projects from initiation through completion, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and intended business results stay on track.
• Build alignment across business teams, technology partners, and third-party vendors to support effective planning, execution, and delivery.
• Evaluate operational needs and program dependencies to identify risks early, remove obstacles, and keep initiatives moving forward.
• Apply established project management standards, governance practices, and approval processes throughout the program lifecycle.
• Oversee financial planning by supporting business case development, validating cost estimates, tracking committed benefits, and monitoring spend against budget.
• Prepare and distribute status updates, decision records, and meeting documentation that provide stakeholders with clear visibility into progress, issues, and next steps.
• Maintain detailed program schedules in partnership with external contributors, tracking resource demand, timelines, and critical path activities.
• Forecast resource and expense needs accurately, manage budgeted funds responsibly, and escalate potential cost variances or delivery concerns as needed.• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience managing programs or projects, including multi-year and highly complex initiatives.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and coordinating efforts across internal stakeholders and third-party partners.
• PMP certification is required.
• Strong command of project management methodologies, tools, reporting practices, and governance frameworks.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, and financial oversight within program environments.
• Solid understanding of technology-enabled business change and the factors influencing the insurance or related industries.