Senior Data Program Manager

Posted:
8/26/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ San Francisco, California, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States ⋅ Washington, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States ⋅ Richmond, Virginia, United States ⋅ Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States ⋅ Seattle, Washington, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics ⋅ Product

GEICO is looking for a Senior Data Program Manager that operates autonomously to deliver complex initiatives, which drive strategic outcomes for the GEICO product organization.  This is a critical leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of delivery across the Product Analytics and Data Science development lifecycle, ranging from ideation to release.  Effective communication and collaboration will be critical in keeping a diverse set of stakeholders aligned and engaged to address delivery obstacles.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Drives the overall delivery of multiple high priority, cross cutting data analytics initiatives.

  • Develops and maintains program delivery plans and backlogs, which include dependencies and work sequencing to ensure overall program success.

  • Proactively employs problem solving to identify and solve delivery obstacles and challenges.

  • Consistently and clearly communicates progress towards delivery objectives and highlights key developments and risks with stakeholders.

  • Defines and aligns standards for program communication, work tracking/tooling and risk management.

  • Coordinates the implementation of go-to-market strategies to ensure successful rollout and monitoring of new capabilities.

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior program management staff

  • Ensures product team is leveraging design thinking, systems thinking, and agile best practices as part of the product development lifecycle.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Experience delivering concurrent complex initiatives and products with multiple stakeholders and do so in an organized and well-managed way

  • Attention to detail and ability to adapt to ongoing change

  • Complex facilitation and dependency management experience.

  • Proficiency in resolving conflicts and having strong organization/priority setting skills. 

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

  • Very Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Highly autonomous and able to manage high levels of ambiguity

Basic Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in program/project management in a Product organization

  • 4+ years of experience with agile methodologies

  • Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Insurance industry experience

  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python is preferred 

  • Experience with data analytics development with SQL-based technologies 

  • Experience with supporting or managing existing BI, Data Warehouse and/or ML systems

  • Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Product Manager (CPM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFE Agilist, Lean Portfolio Management, or Azure certifications preferred


 

Annual Salary

$128,000.00 - $224,000.00

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.


 

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

  • Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
  • Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location.  Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.

GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

GEICO

Website: http://www.geico.com/

Headquarter Location: Chase, Maryland, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1936

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Auto Insurance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Government ⋅ Insurance ⋅ Internet ⋅ Mobile