Technology Program Manager III

Overview

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, offers voluntary insurance products and is recognized as a Fortune Best Workplace for Diversity and a World’s Most Ethical Company. This role is a career opportunity within Aflac’s culture of empowerment, community service, and success celebration.

Depending on location within the continental U.S., this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, the role is hybrid: at least 60% onsite and the remainder remote.
• If you live more than 50 miles away, the role is remote; occasional office visits may be requested with advance notice.

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

• Strong knowledge and excellent proficiency in Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to converse fluently with technical teams and make informed decisions about technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, updates, and feedback.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of project or program management, operations/IT management, or related work experience.

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

• Define the scope, objectives, and deliverables for each program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Establish effective communication with stakeholders on program status, manage expectations, and resolve issues.
• Identify and allocate resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, continuously monitoring and adjusting plans as needed.
• Implement performance metrics and KPIs to track program progress and report on these metrics to stakeholders, adjusting strategies to ensure success.
• Ensure all projects within the program meet required policies and standards to maintain high quality.
• Manage the impact of changes on the program, ensuring smooth implementation.
• Perform other duties as required.

Salary Range: $140,000 – $190,000. Additional benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health care flexible spending; dependent care flexible spending; supplemental accident, cancer, critical illness, and hospital indemnity policies; 401(k) plans; annual bonuses; opportunity to purchase company stock; 11 paid holidays; up to 20 days PTO; state‑mandated sick leave for eligible Washington employees; and other applicable leave benefits.