Entry Level It Project Manager Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Job Family

Program and Project management

Job Description Summary

Enterprise Technology is a global organization within Transamerica. We provide dedicated application support to Transamerica and we bring all of Aegon's business units together through the use of technology. We provide the backbone - the infrastructure - for how everything works. We're creating the company's AI environment, building a flexible 'cloud experience' for internal hosting services, designing frameworks for data governance and management, and ensuring the security and stability the company's technology. In short, we enable the business units to move more quickly and deliver to our clients in the best possible way. Whether customers are interested in insurance products or annuities or financial services, we're here to ensure they don't have to worry whether their information is safe.
The people we employ are incredibly diverse, both in terms of backgrounds and skill sets. There are over 1000 of us representing a dozen or so nationalities and located in the UK, the US, the Netherlands, Hungary, Spain, and Hong Kong. Our global teams are comprised of experts in areas such as application development, information security, infrastructure services, data & analytics, risk & controls, procurement, program management, and architecture. With the breadth of functions within Enterprise Technology, individuals can pursue a wide variety of careers, and we have a focus on supporting employees' development.
The most important quality in the people who join us is curiosity. A lot of what we do is problem solving, requiring colleagues to take what they know and apply it to new situations. We have many mature processes, but we're always looking for opportunities to improve, so we want people who are naturally inquisitive and confident enough to challenge the way we do things. Technology is constantly, rapidly changing - we need you to help us continue to change with it.

Job Description

Enterprise Technology's (ET)Office of the Chief Operating Officerprovides project and program management, delivery assurance and consulting, health checks and related guidance for key programs and projects.The Intermediate IT Project Manager is a project management position within Enterprise Technology.The IntermediateITProject Manager would typically be given project management assignments with a medium level of complexity and some level of exposure to unstructured and ambiguous situations.

What You Will Do:

• Managing projects, includes determining project deliverables and timelines, developing a project plan and managing to the plan, coordinating and leading meetings, preparing meeting minutes and status reports. Managing risks and issues, schedules and budgets. Working with team members to resolve issues.
• Coordinate activities of a project team which may include individuals from multiple teams, departments and locations.
• Manage and deliver assigned projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards
• Maintain an understanding of ET services, operational processes and procedures
• Develop relationships and expertise within the divisions to provide continued value-add services.
• Support project teams in creating a business case, including cost benefit analysis.
• Support ET Project Management processes and methodologies.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all health and safety rules.

What You Will Need:

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related work experience.
• University or Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Good working knowledge of Project Management methodologies and principles (eg Prince2, PMP, PMBOK).
• Working knowledge of formal project management tools (eg MS Project 2010) and MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• General understanding of the insurance and financial services industry.
• Able to interact professionally with staff and management at all levels.
• Good technical and analytical skills, broad knowledge of IT infrastructure concepts.
• Ability to influence and to lead both technical and non-technical colleagues in a non-reporting relationship.
• Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) are critical to this position.
• ability to successfully adapt to diverse people and situations, manage conflict, proactively resolve issues, and complete assignments on time.

Preferred

• ITIL v3 Foundation
• Financial Service Industry Experience

Working Conditions

• Office based; may require travel
• May require flexible hours to accommodate global project teams
• Hybrid Office environment

Compensation:

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

Benefits Package

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We're thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all.

Giving Back

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.

Transamerica's Parent Company

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.

* As of December 31, 2023