What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Program Manager (Actuary) position at Aflac?
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.
Worker Designation – This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA 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.
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?
- Proficiency in methodologies such as Agile, Scrum
- Proficiency in technologies such as Snowflake and Jira
- Ability to converse fluently with technical teams and make informed decisions about technology
- Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas, updates, and feedback to various stakeholders
- 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
Education & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field
- Four or more years of project management, program management, Operations/IT Management, or work-related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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
