The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard. A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

The Manager, IT Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for partnering with the IT PMO Director to provide oversight of the enterprise technology portfolio, IT portfolio management operations, governance, and reporting. As a Center of Excellence, this role leads the curation and offering of pragmatic practices, tools, and training to customers within IT to use in every day departmental project management. In this role, you will develop, maintain, and continuously improve project portfolio operations, governance, and overall health including budgeting & financial forecasting accuracy, vendor management, risk management, resource management, audit & controls, analytics, and reporting to drive top quality, on-time/on-budget delivery. The Manager, IT PMO will manage a team of project management professionals responsible for the successful delivery of IT projects. You will provide coaching, coordination, and people management of IT PMO resources, processes, and functions. You will manage the work environment, identifying workforce needs, and ensuring alignment with corporate manager expectations, values, and vision. This position supports large initiatives that involve stakeholders across the enterprise in the planning & delivery of complex initiatives. You will encourage the adoption and adherence of change management best practices, ensuring IT teams, partners and stakeholders are engaged and informed appropriately throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

EDUCATION:

A high school diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

PMP certification and Agile certifications (PMI-ACP, APMG, SPC, CEC, SPC or SA) are preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

5-10 years’ experience specifically in IT project management leveraging waterfall and agile methodologies. In-depth understanding of project management best practices and knowledge of other related disciplines. 3-5 years of experience managing teams in matrix-type project. Experience in IT M&A Execution is preferred Leadership experience managing employees in an IT PMO organization is required. Ability to build strong teams, assess and coach talent, develop people, and mentor. Program management experience is preferred. Experience with vendor management and holding those partners accountable is preferred. Lean Management & Production System or Six Sigma background preferred. Strong facilitator, with experience creating & delivering executive-level presentations. Ability to communicate clearly & concisely at all levels of the organization. Proficiency in using commercially available portfolio and project management (PPM) tools (Microsoft Project Server/Online, Apptio, Jira, Target Process, Workday, etc.). Systematic problem solver.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

Strategic Visioning: Connects team goals to the organization’s strategic vision.
Developing People: Creates supportive and safe team environment for people to experiment with and demonstrate new skills and behaviors.
Engaging Hearts & Minds: Creates energy and commitment by connecting people to projects and goals based on interests and abilities.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard. Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance. The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range:

$97,750.00 - $186,000.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date. Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable. The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping its customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. In business since 1906, we’re a leading provider of group and individual disability insurance, group life, dental and vision insurance, voluntary (employee-paid) benefits, absence management services, and retirement plans and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit www.standard.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.