IT Program Manager

Transamerica

IT Program Manager leading cross-functional technology initiatives and managing project governance and delivery oversight at Transamerica.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Colorado, Iowa, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,200 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

All aspects of program and project management for key initiatives
Assisting with PMO governance duties, including reporting, assessing and monitoring health of key projects and team adherence to tool and process requirements
Drive new requests through the intake process, engaging business portfolio teams as appropriate
Oversee program financials, including budget performance and expense forecasting
Manage capacity and allocation of all time-and-materials (T&M) contractors across delivery and technical functions
Manage major program initiatives; assist management in defining the strategic plans for programs that align with business goals and objectives
Manages interdependencies and common critical path milestones across the projects, facilitating risk management, issue escalation/resolution, scope change and implementation planning
Manage multiple large and complex projects with responsibility for meeting scope, timeline, budget, and quality commitments
Directs decision making, communications, problem resolution, and other associated activities during all phases of large and complex projects using a proactive and positive approach
Promotes formal communication methods and establishes open and consistent communication with all levels within the organization
Provides status reports and facilitates inter-program communication
Responsible for consulting, directing, mentoring, and checking the work of other project management professionals
Directs activities of multiple project managers responsible for individual projects within a program; holds teams accountable for meeting goals and objectives
Identifies and leads program and project process improvement activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a business related field or equivalent training/experience required
Minimum of 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years’ experience managing complex multisystem and/or multiple department projects
Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) are critical to this position
Developed skills in leadership, relationship building, negotiation and influence, and facilitation techniques
Effectively interact with staff and management at all levels, including C-level executives
Solid understanding of Project Management methodologies and principles
Expert level skills relating to project management theory, tools and practice
Preferred Experience delivering initiatives using both waterfall and agile methodologies
Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe, ITIL)
Proficiency in financial planning, forecasting, and vendor coordination, including budget tracking and resource onboarding/offboarding
Familiarity with enterprise tools such as Jira and ServiceNow systems
Exposure to release management, IT operations, and support performance metrics
Background in managing global programs and coordinating across distributed teams
Good understanding of the insurance and financial services industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays)
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget performanceexpense forecastingcapacity managementrisk managementprocess improvementwaterfall methodologyagile methodologyfinancial planningvendor coordination

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsleadershiprelationship buildingnegotiationinfluencefacilitationproblem resolutionmentoringplanning

Certifications

PMPPgMPSAFeITIL