IAT Insurance Group

Enterprise Program Manager

IAT Insurance Group$82K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 7+ years of program/project management experience, including managing large-scale initiatives.
  • Alternatively, 11+ years of program/project management experience managing large, multi-team initiatives.
  • Hands-on knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), with experience in running Agile ceremonies.
  • Extensive experience using JIRA for tracking, administration, and reporting, including custom dashboards.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple dependencies and stakeholder communications.
  • Strong skills in stakeholder management and executive-level reporting.
  • Authorized to work in the United States without requiring VISA sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of cross-functional enterprise data projects across multiple teams.
  • Establish Agile program governance, including sprint cadences and release planning.
  • Manage program-level tracking and reporting in JIRA, creating customized dashboards and cross-team visibility.
  • Collaborate with engineering, data, product, and business teams to outline project scope and success criteria.
  • Identify and manage risks and dependencies across concurrent programs, ensuring proactive escalation when necessary.
  • Drive status reporting and communication to executives translating technical achievements into business impacts.
  • Facilitate change management across diverse teams and workflows, aiming for organizational alignment.
  • Continuously improve program management processes, tools, and reporting standards.

Benefits

  • 26 PTO Days + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
  • 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
  • Hybrid work environment with a blend of in-office and remote work options
  • Numerous training and development opportunities for career advancement
  • Healthcare and Wellness Programs
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • College Loan Assistance Support Plan
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Mentorship Program to foster professional growth
  • Dress for Your Day Policy for comfortable work attire at the office
Full Job Description
IAT Insurance Group has an immediate opening for Enterprise Program Manager from our Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Naperville, Illinois location. The ideal candidate will lead and coordinate large-scale, cross-functional data initiatives across the organization. This role owns program-level governance, planning, and delivery for complex, multi-team data programs, applying Agile practices and JIRA-based tracking to keep execution transparent and aligned to business priorities

This role works a hybrid schedule that requires working from the office Monday through Wednesday, with the option of working Thursday and Friday remotely.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of large, cross-functional enterprise data projects, coordinating dependencies across multiple teams and workstreams.
  • Establish and maintain Agile program governance - sprint cadences, backlog health, release planning, and program-level ceremonies (PI planning, scrum-of-scrums, retrospectives).
  • Own program-level tracking and reporting in JIRA, including custom dashboards, epic/initiative hierarchies, cross-team boards, and portfolio-level views.
  • Partner with engineering, data, product, and business stakeholders to define scope, timelines, resourcing, and success criteria for major initiatives.
  • Identify, track, and proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies across concurrent programs; escalate appropriately.
  • Drive consistent status reporting and executive-level communication, translating technical progress into business impact.
  • Facilitate change management and organizational alignment across teams with differing workflows and delivery models.
  • Continuously improve program management processes, tooling, and reporting standards across the organization.
  • Perform other duties as needed.


Qualifications:

Must-Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 7+ years of program/project management experience, including managing large-scale, multi-team, or enterprise-level initiatives or equivalent experience
  • Equivalent experience is defined as 11+ years of program/project management experience, including managing large-scale, multi-team, or enterprise-level initiatives
  • Practical, hands-on knowledge of Agile project management methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or similar), with experience running Agile ceremonies and coaching teams.
  • Extensive, hands-on experience with JIRA - including administration, custom workflows, dashboards, advanced JQL, and portfolio/program-level views (e.g., Advanced Roadmaps).
  • Demonstrated success managing large, complex projects or programs with multiple dependencies, stakeholders, and delivery teams.
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
  • To qualify, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require VISA sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment purposes.


Preferred to Have:
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certification
  • Experience in the insurance industry (P&C preferred), with familiarity with insurance business processes, data, and regulatory considerations.
  • Experience within data management, data platform, or technology modernization programs.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Confluence, Power BI, Azure DevOps, or similar enterprise collaboration/reporting platforms.


Compensation:

Please note, that the annual gross salary range associated with this posting is $82,960 - $180,450. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and geographical location related to this specific role. The total compensation will include a base salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, 401(K) match, profit-sharing opportunities, and more.

To view details of our full benefits, please visit https://www.iatinsurancegroup.com/careers/benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits like:
  • 26 PTO Days (Entry Level) + 12 Company Holidays = 38 Paid Days Off
  • 7% 401(k) Company Match and additional Profit Sharing
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Numerous training and development opportunities to assist you in furthering your career
  • Healthcare and Wellness Programs
  • Opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses
  • College Loan Assistance Support Plan
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Mentorship Program
  • Dress for Your Day Policy

About IAT Insurance Group

IAT Insurance Group is a privately held insurance company that provides a wide range of insurance products, including property and casualty, specialty, and surety. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. IAT Insurance Group has over 1000 employees and operates in various industries, including transportation, construction, and energy. The company is committed to providing high-quality insurance products and services to its clients and has been recognized for its excellence in customer service and claims handling.
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