IT Program Manager – Data Governance and Protection Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

IT Program Manager – Data Governance and Protection at Humana in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first Humana’s Enterprise Information Protection department is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to drive strategic initiatives that safeguard the organization. This role will oversee and manage initiatives for the Data Governance and Protection Office focused on improving Humana’s risk posture while solving for better business outcomes and speed-to-market with consistent data practices. The IT Program Manager will collaborate closely with leaders to develop cohesive, integrated plans and implement governance structures that ensure program success. In this role, you will facilitate planning, guide project and product teams in execution, and leverage a strong project management foundation with an agile mindset. As an independent leader, you will work with minimal direction, fostering strong relationships with peers, leadership, and stakeholders while acting as a trusted partner in achieving strategic objectives. Additionally, this role requires exceptional executive-level written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse audiences. This position requires working with technical subject matter experts, business stakeholders, and senior leaders to refine plans, remove roadblocks, and drive execution of high-priority initiatives. While this position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities, it plays a key leadership role in driving data governance & protection initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Support the development of strategic plans, goals, and objectives, accountable for delivering against them. + Drive program execution from scoping to delivery, ensuring operational readiness for technology implementations. + Develop business cases and manage investment budgets, including forecasting, variance analysis, and actuals tracking. + Partner with key team members across departments to ensure visibility, alignment, and collaboration on delivery of strategic initiatives. + Identify and assess program delivery risks, develop response plans, and drive consensus on mitigation strategies. + Work closely with technical SMEs, business stakeholders, and senior leaders to refine plans and drive milestone execution. + Act as a key liaison between technical teams and executive leadership, translating technical concepts into business impact. + Provide regular updates to