Program Manager

Program Manager

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Workplace: Hybrid/Remote depending on candidate location Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office. Applicants beyond fifty (50) miles may still be considered.

Job Summary: Manages programs with multiple projects, phases or work streams with the support of additional project teams. Will have Project Managers reporting up to them within a matrix reporting structure. Responsible for managing the overall execution of multiple new, fast-paced, diverse, critical, programs from project initiation and business case development through implementation primarily focusing on quality, cost, and schedule. These programs involve significant return and risk to the company, have approved budgets (IT and business combined), include multiple functions/departments, involve major IT efforts, impact agents and customers (directly or indirectly), contain complex business, legal or regulatory issues. This position requires daily interaction with executives with a focus primarily on facilitating issue resolution and timely decision making. Additionally, interaction with personnel in all areas of the company is required.

Essential Job Functions: Integrates all team members and departments to ensure they are cooperating and working together to execute the program. Measures results in minimizing conflicts among team members and the capability of the team to pull together and support each other's efforts as required. Forms project teams, including its reporting/organizational structure, and defines roles and responsibilities for each of the team members. Develop and construct project plans. Plans will consist of task lists, Gantt charts, and other necessary planning documents. Plans should be well thought out, actionable, reasonable and professionally presented. Manage the scope, schedule and budget of the project and to limit unnecessary change and expansion of scope that may affect each.

Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience. PMP/PgMP certification.

Experience Requirements: 9+ years' experience in a project management environment.

Special Skill Requirement: Project or equivalent Project Management software, MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

Manage project teams in matrix organization reporting structure.

Benefits: Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location. Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance) 401(k) Medical Dental Vision Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance