Strategic Program/Project Manager (Hybrid) at Securian Financial Group

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

Strategic project or program leadership experience at the intersection of vision and execution
Ability to translate business strategy into actionable roadmaps
Experience initiating discovery work to uncover root causes and opportunities
Ensures long-term sustainability of efforts
Connects dots across teams, asks insightful questions, and drives value through curiosity and collaboration
Experience consuming and interpreting market, competitive, and internal analysis to inform strategy
Provides thought partnership to sponsors
Defines scope, objectives, timelines, and success metrics in partnership with managers and sponsors
Leads large, complex projects and programs, managing contingencies, interdependencies, and resources
Manages risks, dependencies, and resource allocation aligned with business objectives
Monitors KPIs and performance, providing data-based insights and recommendations
Prepares executive-level reports and presentations on program health, financials, and benefits realization
Collaborates with senior leaders and sponsors to align priorities and facilitate decision-making
Fosters trust-based relationships enabling accountability, open dialogue, and problem-solving
Facilitates meetings with clear agendas, recaps, and follow-up actions
Builds and maintains cross-functional relationships to navigate complex problems
Maintains comprehensive project documentation (RAID logs, status reports, shared notes, roadmaps)
Reduces stakeholder noise through concise communications and well-prepared meetings
Ensures effective project governance, stakeholder engagement, and change management
Demonstrates clear communication, prioritization, one-team mindset, and accountability
Acts as a steward connecting dots, gathering insights, and asking critical questions
Fosters continuous improvement, integrity, and shared success
Demonstrates collaboration and leadership within teams to optimize results
Mentors less experienced project managers or contract resources

Responsibilities

Consume and support interpreting market, competitive, and internal analysis to inform project/program strategy and provide thought partnership to sponsors
Translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps and initiatives, identifying opportunities for growth, efficiency, or transformation
Define scope, objectives, timelines, and success metrics in partnership with project/program managers and pillar sponsors
Lead large, complex projects and programs, managing contingencies, interdependencies, and resources across the project or program
Manage risks, dependencies, and resource allocation for the collective pillar, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
Monitor KPIs and strategy pillar performance, providing insights and recommendations to pillar sponsors and key stakeholders based on data
Prepare executive-level reports and presentations for portfolio and strategy managers, including program health, high-level financials, and benefits realization in partnership with applicable stakeholders
Collaborate with senior leaders and sponsors to align priorities, facilitate decision-making, and communicate pillar status, risks, and results
Foster strong, trust-based relationships with project team, enabling supportive accountability and creating space for open dialogue, shared ownership, and proactive problem-solving
Facilitate meetings with intention and consistency with clear agendas, concise recaps, and follow-up actions; ensuring productive experiences for stakeholders
Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with stakeholders and partners within the business and across the organization to navigate complex problems and decisions
Maintain comprehensive project documentation (RAID logs, status reports, shared notes, roadmaps)
Reduce stakeholder noise through concise, purposeful communications and well-prepared meetings
Ensure project and program governance, stakeholder engagement, and change management efforts are executed effectively
Demonstrate clear and transparent communication, prioritization, a one-team mindset, and accountability in all interactions
Act as a steward of connecting the dots, gathering insights and asking critical questions to drive value
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, integrity, and shared success
Demonstrate collaboration and leadership within the Strategy Team and broader cross-functional teams supporting EBS initiatives to optimize team results, flexibility, efficiency, and consistency
Mentor less experienced project managers or contract resources and contribute to a culture of learning and growth