Experienced Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager

We have an exciting opportunity within the Benefits & Protection Portfolio Office for a Portfolio Manager who can contribute in an outcome focused agile organization. This is a chance to engage with multiple roles and stakeholders across businesses, functions, technology product families, providing portfolio management and enabling support that helps us accomplish business objectives together. You'll have the opportunity to :

• Lead critical initiatives across businesses, functions, and technology product families
• Engage where there is a business need and effectively providing planning, organization, communication, transparency, collaboration, prioritization, investment, dependency, and risk management to achieve outcomes
• Partner within a technology product leadership team, providing portfolio management, and supporting leaders, product managers, and stakeholders
• Leverage an agile approach that focuses on strategic and financial outcomes
• Navigate ambiguity and leading through change
• Build relationships, empowering others, and foster a culture of innovation, discovery, and growth

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience

6+ years of project / program / portfolio management

Demonstrated capability to effectively oversee numerous priorities within a fast-paced setting

Proficient in leveraging and tailoring portfolio / project management approaches in an agile outcome driven organization

Advanced in planning, organization, prioritization, dependencies, problem solving, and stakeholder engagement

Able to work independently and in a team orientated environment

Strong communication, facilitation, presentation, and influencing abilities

Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

Expertise in agile, product, and dev-ops concepts

Demonstrated adaptability and results orientation

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and / or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $106400 - $167000 / year

Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

Work Environments

This role offers an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangement in Des Moines, IA.

Job Level

We'll consider talent at the next level (Strategic Portfolio Manager I) with the right experience and skills.

Work Authorization / Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO : F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

Experience

Principal At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers : with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.