[Remote] Senior Program Management Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EMC Insurance Companies is focused on collaboration and making a positive impact. They are seeking a Senior Program Management Consultant to manage complex enterprise-wide strategic programs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and effective communication among stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesDrives the creation and delivery of program plans and timelines, business cases and corresponding return on investment estimates and forecastsProvides coordination, direction, communication, and status reporting for the program to all relevant stakeholdersDrives the adoption and sustainment of changes within the program in compliance with EMC’s Change Management frameworkDrives the alignment of programs with strategic goals and long-term viewsEnsures alignment of programs and performance metrics across the enterpriseProvides communication for ongoing support, decision making, and tracking of programsDetermines how initiatives should be broken down, organized, and scoped out in support of corporate strategic goals and objectives to achieve the desired outcome for the program in support of strategic business needsEngages with EMC leadership and key stakeholders to drive strategic alignment and decision makingLeads and facilitates issue resolution and ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, monitored and controlledLeads multiple teams in the development of estimates and cost-benefit analysis, project delivery and resource plans, schedules and dependenciesAssess costs, benefits and risks, and risk response through effective action and appropriate resolutionProvides overall vision and guidance to the program, builds consensus, and support throughout the program lifecycleUtilizes risk management practices to address execution challenges associated with quality, schedule and cost, in adherence with project management frameworkOversees program planning, execution, and deployment. Reviews, discusses, submits and/or approves all change requests and deliverablesDrives the adoption and sustainment of changes within the program in compliance with EMC’s Change Management frameworkFacilitates information collection and documentation, work categorization, and prioritization involved with portfolio of enterprise-wide strategic programsWorks with business partners to identify resources, assemble project teams, and assign responsibilities across the working groupDrives collaboration among the initiative leaders, project managers and the delivery teamsCollaborates with project stakeholders to develop a robust risk mitigation planClearly defines project roles, responsibilities, and expectations to ensure appropriate accountabilityCreates awareness, accountability and alignment for program resources, ensuring deadlines are being met and employees are focused on the value-add activities in the order of priorityClears roadblocks across all initiatives. Escalates issues to sponsor and/or executive committees as neededMonitors project execution to deliver incremental business valueCollaborates with program leaders on direction and methodologyConducts trainings and provides support on non-strategic initiative projects as part of a center of enablement, including teaching project methodolgy capabilitiesPartners with the Agile Delivery Enablement team for a consistent, company-wide delivery, approach and continuous improvement for business analysis, project and program management, and Agile delivery to ensure a project alignment with the overall strategy and objectives of the organizationMentors and coaches peers on best practices and project methodologies. Maintains an on-going knowledge base of new and changing program management, project management, and business analysis tools, skills, terminology, and processes. Assists with departmental communications and website content, as well as maintaining and improving the portfolio, program, and project management software used in supportSkillsBachelor's degree preferably in business, management, computer science, or insurance or equivalent relevant experienceTen years of experience in project and/or program management or related experienceExcellent leadership, mentorship and relationships building skillsAdvanced knowledge of all aspects of project managementSound understanding of Agile methodology and business analysisExcellent verbal and written communication, documentation, influencing and presentation skillsExcellent organizational and analytical skillsAbility to distill and communicate highly complex issues for technical and non-technical audienceAbility to work on multiple projects while meeting deadlinesWorking knowledge of change management concepts and practicesAbility to maintain confidentialityOccasional travel required; a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if drivingPMP (Project Management Professional) and/or PMI-ACP (Project Management Institute - Agile Certified Practitioner) designations preferredInsurance designations preferredCompany OverviewEMC Insurance is a top insurer based on net written premium, and we have more than 2,200 employees. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.emcins.com/.