Project Manager, Corporate Strategy

Sammons Financial Group

West Des Moines, Iowa

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$95,311–$158,851 Per Year

SKILLS

Acquisition Integration, Analysis Skills, Annuities, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Processes, Business Services, Business Strategy, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Due Diligence, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Services, Health Plan, Homeland Security, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Life Insurance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mergers and Acquisitions, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Programming Methodologies, Progress Reports, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Risk Analysis, Social Security Administration, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

West Des Moines, Iowa

POSTED

19 days ago

Overview:

We’re seeking a strategic and analytical professional with expertise in process mapping who can evaluate current and future-state business processes, drive integration solutions, and collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful business improvements.

Provide expert leadership in program and portfolio facilitation within Corporate Strategy, with a focus on strategic planning, scope development, prioritization, roadmap planning, tracking, integration and implementation. Lead the day-to-day operational aspects of large strategic programs, including the planning and execution of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Capital Sourcing programs. Lead the efforts on comprehensive due diligence to evaluate acquisition targets, ensuring thorough assessment of financial, operational, and strategic items. Organize and execute detailed integration strategies to facilitate seamless transition and maximize post-merger value. Serve as a key liaison between leadership teams and program team members, stakeholders and third-parties, ensuring effective communication of strategy and vision. Maintain accountability for clear and consistent communications throughout the program. Ensure program projects are on track concerning scope, schedule, and budget by collaborating with stakeholders to negotiate trade-off decisions, thereby driving successful strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities: • Identify high-impact strategic projects in collaboration with senior leaders within Corporate Strategy, Corporate Services, IT, Legal, Compliance and business lines to identify key projects that align with organization growth goals.
• Lead program management (large and/or multiple projects) of key strategic initiatives, including M&A opportunities and capital efficiency programs, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams (internal or sourced team members) from the ideation stage through implementation to achieve desired outcomes.
• Provide regular updates by communicating roadmap progress, results and risks to senior leaders, maintaining transparency and strategic alignment.
• Oversee and organize multiple project or program work streams; often directing other project resources (Project Managers) ensuring schedules and goals are met effectively and efficiently.
• Facilitate change management including communication plans, change of requirements or scope, effectively prioritizing tasks to align with strategic objectives.
• Deliver programs on time and budget by independently applying program methodologies and project standards to meet time and budgetary constraints.
• Identify and mitigate impediments to ensure program success.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with program teams and stakeholders including senior leadership, stakeholders, and vendors.
• Display a willingness to ask curious questions and effectively challenge and push stakeholders when needed.
• Track and report on program progress, presenting clear updates on status, issues, and risks to senior leaders.
• Lead organization of comprehensive due diligence to evaluate potential acquisitions.
• Develop detailed integration strategies to ensure smooth pre- and post-merger transitions, involving thorough planning and execution.
• Collaborate with departments to assess risks and impacts, facilitating research and analysis activities for informed decision-making.
• Implement performance metrics to evaluate integration success and continuously seek improvement opportunities based on feedback and industry best practices.
• Structure daily tasks to align with the overall strategic objectives of the organization.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary. Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science or Business Preferred
Minimum 5 years' leadership or program management, primarily in areas of technology or acquisition integration Preferred
Minimum 5 years' financial services industry experience Required
Previous life and/or annuity experience strongly Preferred
Experience with mergers, acquisition and integration strongly Preferred
High attention to detail; organized with a demonstrated ability to manage and influence multiple organizational priorities simultaneously
Proven ability to self-prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals and work in a dynamic and complex environment
Strong leadership, negotiation and interpersonal skills; Proven ability to build effective internal and external relationships and effectively influence individuals at all levels
Strong analytical skills, including problem solving and strategic thinking skills
Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to manage conflict resolution with leadership courage
Demonstrated strong technical aptitude
Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining focus and professionalism
Team player with strong collaboration skills including motivating and building trust among peers and senior leaders, encouraging respect and optimizing collaboration
Must be adept at change management and leading organizational change through detailed communication plans
PMP and/or CAPM Preferred
20% travel primarily to other Sammons Financial Group offices or acquisition targets required

Suitability Requirements: • Criminal background check required.
Pay Range: USD $95,311.00 - USD $158,851.00 /Yr. Company Information: •Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
•Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
•Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
•Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
•Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
•Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you.
•An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship: At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.) Additional Information:

Sammons Financial Group 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, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Sammons Financial Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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Sammons Financial Group maintains an internal Talent Acquisition function and does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting vendors. Please review our Recruitment Agency Policy for additional information here.

Project Manager, Corporate Strategy

Sammons Financial Group

West Des Moines, Iowa

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