Remote Progressive Technology Systems Jobs in Columbus, GA

Salary Range: $140,000 - $190,000

Job Posting End Date: 8/1/26

We've Got You Under Our Wing

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all...The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune's 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there's a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership. 
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

Strong knowledge and excellent proficiency in methodologies such as Agile, Scrum

Ability to converse fluently with technical teams and make informed decisions about technology

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas, updates, and feedback to various stakeholders

Excellent analytical skills to interpret data, track program performance, and make data-driven decisions.

Ability to think critically and solve problems creatively

Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and pivot strategies as needed

Extensive experience in program management and a deep understanding of technology landscapes

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field
• 8+ years of project management, program management, Operations/IT Management, or work-related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience Preffered

• Experience with AI tools (Cloud Code, Kiro and Copilot)

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Defining the scope, objectives, and deliverables for each program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

Establishing effective communication with stakeholders on program status, managing expectations, and resolving issues

Identifying and allocating resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness

Identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate those and continuous monitoring and adjustment of plans as needed

Implementing performance metrics and KPIs to track program progress and reporting on these metrics to stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed to ensure program success

Ensuring that all projects within the program meet the required policies and standards to maintain high quality and performance

Managing the impact of changes on the program and ensuring that changes are implemented smoothly and effectively

Performs other duties as required

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $140,000 - $190,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock.  On an annual basis, you'll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.  #DICE