Program Manager

Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. This is an exciting opportunity as a Program Manager who will oversee multiple interrelated projects, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives. This role will work closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to drive program success, optimize resource allocation, and achieve impactful outcomes.

 Key Areas of Responsibility Include:  

• Lead multiple large projects and/or program
• Ability to think strategically across the enterprise
• Create and monitor program budgets and program plans
• Responsible managing program team members and deliverables
• Direct and monitor other project managers
• Mentor/train less experienced project managers and/team members
• Identify and develop mitigation plans for critical program issues or risks
• Responsible for stakeholder, steering committee and program sponsor reports and communications
• Communicate up to and including executive level management

You’ll be a great fit if you excel in: 

• Program Strategy & Planning: Develop program objectives, define success metrics, and establish program plans to support business goals.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with executive leadership and key stakeholders to ensure program alignment, address concerns, and provide regular progress updates.
• Resource Coordination: Manage resource allocation across projects, collaborating with project managers to ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify potential program risks, implement mitigation strategies, and make adjustments as needed to keep projects on track.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Facilitate collaboration across departments to foster a cohesive approach and address any dependencies or bottlenecks.
• Program Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on program performance, using data to make informed decisions and optimize program outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and implement best practices in program management to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Business and Product knowledge spans across all lines of business
• 8+ years project/program management experience required
• Certification or course work in project management (i.e. CAPM, PMP, PgMP) preferred

Pay Range:

• $93,300.00 - $146,600.00  

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

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