Program Director. Seattle Move Collective

Join Our Team at PEMCO! Who We Are

At PEMCO, our ethos revolves around valuing people - from our customers to our dedicated employees and the community we serve. As a mutual insurance company owned by our Northwest policyholders, we provide comprehensive coverage including auto, home, renters, and boat insurance. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition from Forbes as one of America's Best Insurance Companies in Auto and Home for 2025, and we are honored to be featured by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces for 2025.

Our commitment to exceptional service, employee expertise, community partnership, and impactful social programs solidifies PEMCO as an exceptional workplace!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Director to play a crucial role in our product and program development. In this dynamic position, you will oversee essential phases such as design specifications, vendor research, conceptualization, and program delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful completion of strategic initiatives.

• Working closely with IT and business teams throughout project life cycles, while coaching and mentoring team members.
• Crafting program strategies and designs, securing approval from stakeholders, and developing comprehensive project plans to ensure successful execution.
• Creating, defining, and managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while utilizing project management tools to facilitate project success.
• Providing end-user training as needed, ensuring the completion of technical and user documentation, and managing project costs, including vendor billing audits.
• Identifying and managing overlapping project requirements to ensure smooth execution.
• Leading program teams and facilitating communications between functional representatives.
• Overseeing vendor selection processes, including RFPs, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring accountability for deliverables.
• Managing cross-departmental projects with clear communication across all organizational levels, including executives.
• Collaborating effectively with resource managers to secure project resources, defining roles, monitoring progress, and interfacing with internal clients.
• Balancing resource allocation across multiple teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Embodying PEMCO's values, policies, and conduct guidelines to foster a positive work environment.
• Supporting the PEMCO brand and actively seeking top talent to join our mission of encouraging people to 'Worry Less and Live More.'
• Taking on additional responsibilities as necessary.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6 years' experience in IT or business roles, along with demonstrated leadership in project management.
• A solid understanding of relevant technologies utilized in the IT unit.
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, complex environment with minimal documentation.
• A collaborative spirit, thriving through daily interactions with developers, BAs, and QAs.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
• Industry Insight: A thorough understanding of the insurance landscape, including trends and indicators of change.
• Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Expertise in analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving complex challenges effectively.
• Analytical Orientation: The ability to think structurally and use data for strategic analysis and metrics development.

At PEMCO, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive through shared core values: making agile decisions, building trust, owning results, empowering execution, exploring fearlessly, and valuing people. Your contribution will be vital to enriching our collective success and enhancing our community impact.

• Target range for the Greater Seattle area: $154,845-$189,255 with a full range of $129,038-$215,063.
• Target range outside Greater Seattle: $136,654-$167,022 with a full range of $113,879-$189,797.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with generous employer contributions.
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• A robust 401(k) plan with generous matching contributions.
• Paid leave programs including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave.
• Education assistance and scholarship programs for employees' children after one year of service.
• Employee Assistance and well-being programs.
• Additional perks and discounts on various services.

At PEMCO, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)