Program/Project Management I - Fraud

Company: USAA
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 9, 2024

Job Description:

Why USAA?Let's do something that really matters.

At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all our employees served in our nation's military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We're working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.

We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and service. They're what guides everything we do - from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!

As a dedicated Program/Project Management I, you will facilitate and engages in the planning, execution, and delivery of low to moderately complex non-IT work efforts intended to accomplish business goals and objectives within prescribed timeframes and budgets. Demonstrates a proficient understanding of how activities contribute to the achievement of strategic business goals and operational objectives. Collaborates with key partners, vendors, and project/program teams to identify mutually beneficial outcomes for competing priorities and negotiate timelines to ensure objectives are met.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Charlotte, NC, Phoenix, AZ, Tampa, FL.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This position can work remotely in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel.The Opportunity

• Works closely with cross-functional teams and resources to achieve multiple program and project landmarks within established timeframes.
• Assists in the planning and coordination activities for low to moderately complex and work efforts through the development of plans intended to accomplish goals and objectives within prescribed timeframes, scope, and budgets.
• Assists in ensuring consistent visibility for teams by monitoring and reporting business objectives, /work efforts achievements, and key indicators.
• Identifies and removes obstacles and impediments to ensure team objectives are met.
• Develops and tracks project budgets that may include necessary capital expenditures, operational expenses, and labor funding requirements.
• Ensures compliance with company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Assists in the creation of the master work efforts plan from the underlying plans (if applicable).
• Supports senior Program / Project Managers in scheduling, prioritization, and sequencing for work efforts.
• Establishes overall cadence for communication with impacted partners and provides framework for underlying work efforts(s) communication plans.
• Participates in creation and adherence to business case.
• Participates in work effort closure activities to determine benefit / business impact realization.
• Assists in managing risk by using risk management practices to address execution challenges associated with quality, schedule, and cost, in adherence with risk management framework.
• Adheres to EPMO processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools, and templates (as required).
• Adheres to governance rigor required for work effort.
• Supports driving the adoption and sustainment of changes within the organization in compliance with USAA's Change Management methodology.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.What you have:
  • Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • 4 years of experience in project or program management, including planning, tracking and delivery.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated application of project management tools and methodologies.
  • Possess an understanding of scope definition, process, and solution mapping; process structures and components; and standard project planning methodologies.
  • Understanding of risk management policies and procedures.What sets you apart:
    • US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner
    • Professional experience in PI planning or coordinating large project workloads using PPT, JIRA, Rally, Clarity
    • Understanding of SAFE Agile Methodologies
    • Familiarity with issue management framework from end-to-end
    • Proven track record to quickly understand complex topics and speak to newly acquired information succinctly.The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.What we offer:Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $74,210 - $133,570.Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. -USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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