POSITION SUMMARY

The Director - Software Program Management is responsible for leading program and project management functions across all bswift technology initiatives. The Director - Software Program Management will also serve as the bswift's Agile Transformation Leader

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Deliver "raving fan" support directly to internal technology teams and indirectly to bswift client teams, clients and channel partners.
• Build and manage a team of program mangers, project managers and scrum masters providing support and leveraging bswift project management practices across technology initiatives.
• Lead the bswift technology team agile transformation, including, but not limited to establishing scrum team best practices, mentoring scrum team members and creating applicable metrics.
• Manage and communicate program governance across project request intake, solutioning and development across requests from development, user experience, system engineering, quality assurance, business, sales and operational teams.
• Provide hands-on management of the bswift product delivery life-cycle and associated communication.
• Collaborate with portfolio and product management to drive deployment and adoption of new solutions and best practices.
• Articulate program and project management strategy & manage change to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including technology and bswift leadership.
• Assist sales and operations with customer presentations in your role as subject matter expert.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE desired:

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience with product management or technical teams
• 5+ years of relevant experience leveraging Agile development methodologies
• Proven success in developing new associates
• Track record of building and managing strong teams
• Experience with benefit administration systems preferred
• Broad knowledge of new technologies preferred

EDUCATION

The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Headquartered in downtown Chicago, with a location in Grand Rapids, MI., bswift offers software and services that streamline benefits, HR and payroll administration for employers and public and private exchanges nationwide. bswifts state-of-the-art cloud-based technology and outsourcing solutions significantly reduce administrative costs and time-consuming paperwork, making life easier for administrators and millions of consumers who enroll in benefits with bswift. bswift has growth and advancement opportunities for all levels of experience. We provide an environment that allows driven individuals to put their personal stamp on current and future company successes. Not only is bswift maintaining a strong Chicago presence, we are exceeding projected growth by continuing to build our exceptionally talented and diverse team

Aetna is about more than just doing a job. This is our opportunity to re-shape healthcare for America and across the globe. We are developing solutions to improve the quality and affordability of healthcare. What we do will benefit generations to come.

We care about each other, our customers and our communities. We are inspired to make a difference, and we are committed to integrity and excellence.

Together we will empower people to live healthier lives.

Aetna is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard.