Geico

Senior Manager of Program Management

Geico$146K — $229K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years leading large-scale technology programs across various teams.
  • Proven ability in managing complex roadmaps and stakeholder expectations.
  • Strong technical fluency related to software delivery and engineering practices.
  • Rapid learner of technical concepts in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills with capability under pressure.
  • Experience in mentoring and developing program management talent.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a portfolio of technology projects from planning through to delivery.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create executable technology plans.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive program roadmaps managing risks and dependencies.
  • Translate technical complexities into clear, actionable plans and communications.
  • Utilize metrics to track program health and inform decision-making.
  • Identify and mitigate organizational risks and issues proactively.
  • Coach and develop program managers to enhance team capabilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Flexible working environment.
Full Job Description

Lead high-impact technology programs, develop high-performing program management talent, and shape the future of GEICO’s sales technology.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Program Management to lead large, complex, and transformational technology programs across multiple teams. In this role, you will combine deep program management expertise, technical judgment, and people leadership to drive strategic initiatives from inception through successful delivery.

You will partner closely with product, engineering, design, and business stakeholders to shape executable roadmaps, manage dependencies, surface risks, and communicate progress to senior leaders. You will also lead and develop a team of program managers, helping them grow their capabilities while strengthening program management practices across the organization.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead a portfolio of related technology activities in a coordinated way, from early planning through successful delivery.
  • Partner with product, engineering, design, and business leaders to define technically sound plans that advance strategic technology and business outcomes.
  • Build and maintain program roadmaps, sequencing work across teams while managing dependencies, risks, trade-offs, and delivery commitments.
  • Translate complex technical programs into clear plans, decisions, and executive-level communications for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Use key performance indicators and delivery metrics to monitor progress, inform decisions, and communicate program health.
  • Identify, assess, track, mitigate, and remove issues and risks across multiple levels of the organization.
  • Guide teams through trade-off decisions that balance business goals, customer experience, technical strategy, maintainability, risk, and cost.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of program managers, including hiring, performance management, and ongoing talent development.
  • Contribute to program management standards, operating practices, and continuous improvement across the broader organization.

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong experience leading large-scale technology programs across multiple engineering teams or functional areas.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex roadmaps, dependencies, risks, issues, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
  • A data-driven approach and technical fluency with software delivery, engineering practices, and operational needs.
  • Ability to quickly learn technical and procedural information and apply it effectively in a fast-moving environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong organization, prioritization, and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
  • Experience mentoring, developing, and leading program management talent.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years of program management experience, including leadership of complex software delivery initiatives.
  • 5+ years of experience hiring, developing, coaching, and retaining talent.
  • Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business, computer science, or a related field; equivalent education or work experience will also be considered.


 

Annual Salary

$146,575.00 - $229,600.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.


 

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

About Geico

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is an American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It is the second largest auto insurer in the United States, after State Farm. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that provides coverage for more than 24 million motor vehicles owned by more than 15 million policy holders as of 2017. GEICO writes private passenger automobile insurance in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The insurance agency sells policies through local agents, called GEICO Field Representatives, and over the phone directly to the consumer, and through their website.
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