Manage framework for multiple related projects submission, review, vetting with key functional stakeholders
Partner with senior leadership representatives to review and confirm strategic and financial alignment
Direct and manage project managers and others within a program
Assure appropriate communication and coordination with business sponsors, program or project owners and project team members
Organize and lead quarterly ad-hoc sessions to provide program and project information to the Steering Committee
Responsible for charters, schedules, and business cases
Provide guidance and expertise in issue management and resolution
Partner with cross-functional teams to align on processes, budgets, and other data
Identify and implement process improvement needs

Bachelor's degree
12+ years’ experience in program or project management or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience in managing complex business and technical programs and projects
Organizational Change Management and Process Improvement experience
5+ years in investments or investment operations preferred
Reinsurance industry knowledge preferred
PMP, Agile Certification or other relevant professional designation preferred
Six Sigma or process improvement training or certification preferred
Organizational Change Management certification preferred
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Advanced project and program management skills
Experience with Waterfall and Agile project methodologies
Advanced ability to comprehend and interpret business case documents
Advanced ability to identify gaps in business processes
Advanced people management skills
Ability to quickly learn and understand the business of RGA Reinsurance
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Highly advanced problem-solving skills
Advanced skills in customer relationship management and change management
Highly advanced ability to manage multiple projects and/or teams simultaneously
Highly advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
Highly advanced persuasion and negotiation skills

Program Manager

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