Principal Financial Group Inc

Sr Delivery Manager

Principal Financial Group Inc$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years experience supporting technology teams
  • Strong planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Confident communicator capable of presenting to executives and stakeholders
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate effective delivery systems for engineering teams
  • Create clarity on priorities, outcomes, and dependencies with product and engineering partners
  • Proactively address risks and cross-team dependencies
  • Own metrics reporting to derive actionable insights
  • Coach teams on agile principles and product development methodologies
  • Partner across the value stream to enhance delivery and reduce complexity

Benefits

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy for salaried employees
  • Pension eligibility
  • Hybrid work arrangement available
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Sr Delivery Manager to join our Enterprise Data & Analytics (EDA) team. In this role, you’ll partner hand-in-hand with our engineering teams to orchestrate delivery, working through risks and dependencies so the team can get the work done, all while using metrics to proactively guide what comes next.

You'll have the opportunity to:
  • Enable engineering teams to deliver customer and business outcomes by facilitating an effective delivery system, supporting delivery cadence and release planning, and continuously improving the flow of value across the product lifecycle
  • Partner with product and engineering to create clarity around priorities, outcomes, and dependencies while fostering healthy delivery practices that improve predictability and flow
  • Proactively work through risks and cross-team dependencies to keep delivery on track, persisting through roadblocks and coaching teams to solve the problems that slow them down
  • Own metrics reporting, turning delivery data into insights the team can learn from and act on
  • Identify and propose strategies around technical problems affecting the team, communicate standards, and get buy-in on solutions
  • Coach teams on agile principles and product development techniques, helping them feel ownership over their ceremonies and “build the right thing”
  • Partner across the value stream, including crossover work with our global partners, to reduce complexity, reduce hand-offs, and continuously improve the delivery system
Who You Are
  • Associate or bachelor's degree (preference in a computer science, technology, engineering or math-related field) or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years experience supporting technology teams
  • Able to effectively manage multiple concurrent priorities under time constraints
  • Strong planning, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to lead and present effectively
  • Confident communicator who can present delivery priorities, status, and recommendations to executives and stakeholders
  • Ability to work on cross-functional teams and collaborate with both technical and business partners
Skills That Will Help You Stand Out
  • Experience working within an enterprise data & analytics environment
  • 6+ years of Agile team experience in any well-known engineering environment
  • Strong delivery background partnering with engineering teams to keep work moving through risks and dependencies
  • Track record of using delivery metrics to drive continuous improvement across teams
  • Natural coach and influencer who focuses on improving rather than just managing constraints, and who does what is right even when it’s hard
Salary Range InformationSalary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range$120000 - $150000 / year Time Off ProgramFlexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension EligibleYes Additional Information Work Environments

This role offers an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangement in Des Moines, IA.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Posting WindowWe will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF)9/11/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US9/11/2026

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About Principal Financial Group Inc

Principal Financial Group Inc Careers

Join the dynamic team at Principal Financial Group Inc, a global leader in investment management and retirement services. At Principal, we are committed to helping individuals and businesses achieve financial security and success, making now the perfect time to explore job opportunities with us.

Work You’ll Do

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Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. Enjoy benefits that support both your professional and personal life, and work alongside colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

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Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a significant impact in your professional journey, Principal offers a range of internship and employment opportunities. Gain hands-on experience, work on real-world projects, and learn from leaders in the financial industry.

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At Principal, your growth is our priority. Enhance your professional skills through comprehensive training programs and connect with industry leaders and peers through our robust networking events. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, as we believe it is fundamental to our collective success.

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Learn more about Principal Financial Group Inc
Size
18,600 employees
Market Cap
$20.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$14.7 billion
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