Program/Project Management Lead

Company: USAA
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 21, 2020

Job Description:

Purpose of JobFor related project experience to be considered outside of a Program/Project Management title, please include a project list of all program/project management experience. The project list should include: project summary, role, and project timeframe/percentage of time dedicated to the project (i.e. March 2018 - May 2019, 50% of time). Failure to provide this documentation may result in disqualification.Engages in the planning, execution, and delivery of programs and projects intended to accomplish business goals and objectives within prescribed timeframes and budgets. Develops an expert understanding of how project activities contribute to the achievement of strategic business goals and operational objectives. Collaborates with key stakeholders and project/program teams to ensure objectives are met.Job RequirementsAbout USAAUSAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.In each of the past five years, we've been a top-40 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For--, and we've ranked among Victory Media's Top 10 Military Friendly-- Employers 13 years straight. We embrace a robust veteran workforce and encourage veterans and veteran spouses to apply.USAA Careers - Award Winning Workplace (17 seconds)USAA Careers - World Class Benefits (31 seconds)Drives implementation of multiple, highly complex project/program initiatives typically requiring confidentiality and enterprise-level visibility to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives.Works closely with cross-functional teams and resources to achieve program and project milestones within established timeframes.Manages risk by using established project management processes to address execution challenges associated with quality, schedule and costs.Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for highly complex programs and projects to accomplish goals and objectives within a specified timeframe and budget.Ensures consistent visibility for program and project teams by monitoring and reporting business objectives, program/project achievements, and key indicators.Communicates with project stakeholders and executive/senior management and provides insight on issues through root cause analyses.Facilitates collaboration on creative alternatives to project challenges with subject matter experts.Removes obstacles and impediments to ensure business and operational objectives are met.Drives adoption and challenges standards. Leads subject matter experts.Manages ambiguity and consistently seeks to drive clarity amongst project stakeholders.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree required (OR 4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.)8 or more years of relevant experience in project or program management.Expert knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.A complete project list of all relevant program/project management experiencePreferred RequirementsMaster's degree in HR or Business Administration.10 or more years of progressive relative project management/process excellence work in HR, preferably with extensive working knowledge of total rewards programs and processes.Passion, commitment and dedication to serving our members and employees.Demonstrated experience leading large scale HR, Total Rewards and HRIT project implementations requiring extensive change management and employee communications.Demonstrated experience managing cross functional and remote teams in a matrixed environment.Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of audit processes and risk management mitigation techniques.Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts, sourcing vendors, and documenting technology requirements.The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits package in the business, including a flexible business casual or casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.Relocation assistance is notavailable for this position.SDL2017

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