• Job Description

  Req#: R0096655

  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 of 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!

  The Opportunity

  As a dedicated Project Manager - Mid Level, you will facilitate and drive the planning, execution, and delivery of moderately complex ECIO vendor management/optimization work efforts intended to accomplish business goals and objectives within prescribed timeframes. Demonstrates an advanced understanding of how activities contribute to the achievement of strategic business goals and operational objectives. Collaborates with key stakeholders, 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, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

  What you'll do:

  • Collaborates directly with cross-functional teams and resources to achieve multiple deliverables and milestones within established timeframes, under guidance or oversight of more tenured Project or Program Managers.
  • Plan and coordinate timelines, stakeholder communication, project scope, and budgets for low to moderately complex work efforts through the development of plans intended to accomplish goals and objectives.
  • Assists with monitoring and reporting on 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.
  • Assists in the creation of the master work efforts plan from the underlying plans (if applicable).
  • Supports more senior Project Managers in scheduling, prioritization, and sequencing for work efforts.
  • Participates in creation and adherence to business case.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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, 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.
  • Basic understanding of risk management policies and procedures.

  What sets you apart:

  • US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.
  • Proven experience in leading vendor management projects
  • PMP Certification
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Proficient in Box, Rally, Clarity, and Jira

  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-$141,830.

  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.

• About the company

  The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) is a San Antonio-based Fortune 500 diversified financial services group of companies including a Texas Department of Insurance-regulated reciprocal inter-insurance exchange and subsidiaries offering banking, investing, and insurance to people and families who serve, or served, in the United States Armed Forces. Since 1922, USAA has served the military community and their families.

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