Program Manager Senior (Evolution)

Program Manager Senior

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values honesty, integrity, loyalty and service define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

As a dedicated Program Manager Senior, you will focus on the management, execution, and delivery of large-scale programs consisting of multiple projects (multi-year, large cost, and scope, etc.) and/or the oversight and governance of programs to ensure alignment to the CoSAs strategic imperatives and to monitor program health. Works to achieve multi-year program deadlines, scope, and overall program benefits. Supports cross-functional teams in the development and execution of change plans in accordance with USAA's change methodology or industry best practices.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week.

This position can be based in the following location: San Antonio, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Tampa, FL, Plano, TX, Colorado Springs, CO or Chesapeake, VA.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Defines and maintains program strategies commensurate with the level of risk, size, and complexity to ensure individual efforts align with organizational goals.
• Responsible for providing input and recommendations on multi-year business plans to deliver business capabilities and define execution approach to achieve business goal while reducing risk and delivering early business value.
• Facilitates meetings with executive management and project / program sponsors to define solutions and delivery.
• Prepares reports that provide stakeholders and management with status updates to include identifying risks or issues.
• Performs analyses, root cause identification and development and recommendation of key work products.
• Negotiates agreements, settles disputes equitably and diffuses situations.
• Negotiates program tradeoffs with IT and the business as the program develops to ensure alignment of demand to capacity.
• Adheres to EPMO processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools, and templates (as required).
• Adheres to governance rigor required for work efforts.
• Drives the adoption and sustainment of changes within the organization in compliance with USAA's Change Management methodology.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of related experience, in addition to the minimum years of experience required, may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 6 years of project and / or program management experience, including experience defining a new program and/or managing large-scale projects.
• Proficient experience in Principles of Project, Program or Portfolio Management to develop multi-year business plans.
• Proficient knowledge of program efforts management tools and methodologies.
• Understanding and demonstrated application of risk management policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of program management methodology and techniques; program performance evaluation and change management principles.
• Experience maintaining and reporting on work effort(s) budgets / methodologies.
• Proficient experience in USAA's change management methodology or similar industry change management methodology.
• Demonstrated experience using knowledge of the business, its products, and processes to assess program risks and rewards across multiple technologies and business goals.

What sets you apart:

• A program/project list demonstrating years of relevant experience is required. The list should include project summary, your role / responsibilities, and project timeframe.
• Strong Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial in guiding stakeholders through the transformation process, articulating the vision for change, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment across the organization.
• Strategy to Execution: Develop a comprehensive change management strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives, while also anticipating and addressing potential challenges and obstacles. Ability to strategically execute on a plan and stay on task with critical transformation milestones.
• Analytical thinking: Experience administering change assessment surveys and compiling analytics with action plans to assess organizational readiness and communicate results with key stakeholders and leaders.
• Leading through Influence: Demonstrated success in fostering leader-led change and effectively managing stakeholders. Building relationships and managing stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including executives, project teams, end-users, and external partners, is essential for driving buy-in and support throughout the transformation journey.
• Demonstrated understanding of change management principles.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Given the dynamic nature of transformation, must be able to adapt quickly to changes, pivot strategies as needed, and maintain resilience in the face of uncertainty or resistance.
• Experience leading organizational culture shifts and effectively managing resistors to ensure transformational goals and organizational goals are achieved and success is sustained long-term.
• U.S. military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $103,450 - $197,730.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

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 best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.