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Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Responsible for coordinating strategic planning, demand management, prioritization, capacity planning, and delivery oversight within an assigned IT organization. Partners with Business and Technology leadership to align initiatives with organizational objectives, optimize resource utilization, and maintain visibility into technology investments and delivery commitments.

Responsible for ensuring consistent planning, governance, and reporting practices while supporting enterprise IT priorities and established Agile/SAFe frameworks.

Position Responsibilities

+ Coordinate IT strategic planning, maintain technology roadmaps, and align initiatives with business priorities, investments, and organizational objectives.

+ Oversee demand intake, evaluation, prioritization, and governance processes to ensure technology initiatives are appropriately assessed and aligned with available resources.

+ Coordinate resource capacity planning, investment evaluations, budgets, and forecasts to support informed prioritization and resource allocation decisions.

+ Monitor delivery commitments, milestones, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics while providing timely leadership reporting and escalation of concerns.

+ Partner with business and technology leaders, support enterprise planning standards, provide leadership to assigned personnel, and drive improvements in planning, governance, and Agile practices.

Position Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related discipline or equivalent experience; relevant professional certifications preferred.

· At least 6 years' experience in IT planning, technology management, program/project management, or related technology functions.

· At least 3 years' experience in demand management, strategic planning, resource management, or technology delivery coordination.

· At least 2 years' experience supervising or mentoring team members required

· Relevant professional certifications preferred

· Demonstrated knowledge of capacity planning, prioritization, technology roadmaps, financial management, and governance processes.

· Experience with Agile/SAFe methodologies, performance reporting, and technology delivery practices.

· This role does not include sponsorship.

· This position works at our Kemper office.

The range for this position is $99,000 to $164,800. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.).

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a

workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

_Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it._

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Kemper at a Glance

The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. With approximately $12 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.4 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,100 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,000 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers.

*Alliance United Insurance Company is not rated.

_We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V_

Eligible employees may enjoy benefits such as:

- Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.

- Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.

- Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.

- Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.

- Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.

- Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.

Benefits eligibility may vary based on position classification, scheduled hours, work location, temporary or contingent status, independent contractor status, SkillBridge participation, and applicable plan terms.

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