Horace Mann · 4 hours ago
Director Program Management
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $148K/yr
15+ years expHorace Mann is seeking a Director of Program Management, a senior leadership role responsible for leading large-scale, enterprise-wide technology programs with significant business and operational impact. This role ensures that information technology solutions meet company standards and align with regulatory and business requirements while mentoring program and project management professionals.
Auto InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee large, complex IT programs and portfolios, including enterprise insurance system implementations
Carry out procedures to ensure all information technology solutions and services meet company standards and user requirements
Assist with the development of business cases, including scope, benefits realization, cost models, and resource planning
Define and clarify program and project scope, objectives, and success metrics
Develop, monitor, and manage program plans, schedules, and budgets
Monitor program progress, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple workstreams
Identify critical program risks and develop mitigation and recovery strategies to ensure successful outcomes
Determine program organizational structure; define roles and responsibilities across project and program teams
Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports, including program managers and project managers
Direct and monitor other project managers to ensure delivery discipline, consistency, and quality
Set clear direction, motivate teams, and assign work to deliver results consistent with approved plans
Coordinate activities across technology, product, operations, compliance, and business teams
Serve as the primary point of contact for program sponsors, steering committees, and executive leadership
Prepare and deliver executive-level program status reports, dashboards, and communications
Communicate complex program issues and decisions clearly to leadership, up to and including the executive level
Think strategically across the enterprise, ensuring programs align with long-term business and technology strategies
Apply deep Life and Health insurance domain knowledge to guide prioritization, solution design, and execution
Champion continuous improvement in program governance, delivery methodology, and execution maturity
Support and promote ongoing education and excellence in project and program management practices across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
15+ years of experience leading large-scale IT programs, including enterprise insurance system implementations
Must have Life and Health insurance industry experience, with deep understanding of insurance operations and systems
Must have IT program management background, managing complex, multi-year, multi-vendor initiatives
PMP or Agile certification is required (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or equivalent)
Proven experience operating at the executive and board-facing level, managing senior stakeholders and steering committees
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional, geographically distributed teams
Strong financial acumen, including experience managing large program budgets
Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Preferred
Experience managing core insurance platform implementations, system modernization, or digital transformation initiatives
Experience working within regulated financial services environments
Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or related discipline preferred
Benefits
Ongoing education in Project and Program Management is required and supported.
Company
Horace Mann
Horace Mann provides auto insurance, life insurance, and financial services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Horace Mann has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (2)
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2023 (2)
2022 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600M2025-09-23Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2023-09-12Post Ipo Debt· $300M
1991-11-15IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan E Greenier
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-04
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