Program Manager - Remote
Symetra is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead a high-impact, multi-year business transformation initiative focused on our Stop Loss business!
About the role
As a Program Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring successful delivery while aligning program execution with business strategy. You'll partner with leaders across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Change Management to drive day-to-day delivery, manage dependencies and risks, coordinate vendors, and provide executive-level reporting.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in program and project management, with expertise in governance, roadmap planning, release management, and cross-functional collaboration. You are skilled at leading teams through complex initiatives, resolving issues proactively, and delivering results on time and within scope. Experience working in Agile environments and managing enterprise-scale transformation programs is highly desirable.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering strategic business outcomes, improving organizational processes, and helping shape the future of our products and operations through successful program execution.
What you will do
- Partner with Program Sponsor(s) to develop comprehensive business cases and Cost Benefit Analyses (CBA's) that maximize ROI and value delivery across the Program of projects.
- Guide and influence the Program Sponsor's vision toward optimal solutions.
- Partner with Program Sponsor(s) to drive decision-making and recommend re-scoping, postponement or cancellation of projects as necessary.
- Hold others accountable to drive all projects within the Program to on-time, on budget, on-scope delivery within established variances.
- Proactively influence change and manages change with limited friction.
- Establish and execute Governance framework for both constituent projects and the program itself with the goal of optimizing resources and ROI.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in Governance and Management Reporting.
- Contribute extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools and can easily transition from one methodology to another.
- Partner with Program Sponsor(s) to develop and maintain project and Program Roadmaps that align with and accelerate delivery of Business Strategy.
- Ensure that the end-to-end solutions fit within the context of short and long-term roadmaps.
Why work at Symetra
"This is a best workplace that value the personal and professional growth of its employees." - Sara H., Sr. Analytics Engineer
“Come hungry. Stay hungry. Symetra is a place where curiosity, continuous learning, and personal growth are truly valued. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or challenge yourself—every step you take is worth it. You’ll grow into a stronger, more empowered employee at one of the most diverse and equitable companies in the country.” - Ashley C., Internal Wholesaler
What we offer you
We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
- Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
Compensation
$117,000 - $195,100 annually plus eligibility for Company Annual Bonus program
Who you are
- High school diploma required.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
- PMP and PgMP designations from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred.
- 8–10 years of cumulative, relevant experience.
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in the