Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Director, Program Manager – Integrated Programs.

We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position must be based in our San Antonio, TX office.  Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

The Director of Integrated Programs will be a key leader within the Planning & Operations team supporting P&C Underwriting & Product Development, leading a team accountable for a dynamic portfolio of strategic programs and projects that advance critical Underwriting & Product Development goals. This leader will bring together strategy, people, and execution to drive complex initiatives across business areas, integrate interdependent work, align stakeholders, and accelerate outcomes. We are seeking a strategic, proactive people leader who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment, develops high-performing teams, brings structure and clarity to ambiguity, and mobilizes diverse perspectives to turn strategic priorities into integrated execution and measurable results.

As Director, Program Manager – Integrated Programs, you will lead and manage resources for efficient and effective program or work effort(s) management. You will be responsible for departmental program oversight to include mentoring and directing program and / or teams of project managers, assigning individual program / project manager responsibilities, and identifying and resolving appropriate business plan and integration issues. You will ensure execution of efforts are aligned and integrated with corporate and line of business strategies, plans, programs, and initiatives. You will adhere to EPMO processes, procedures, controls, standards, tools, and templates (as required) and support cross-functional teams in the development and execution of change plans in accordance with USAA's change methodology or industry best practices.

• Accountable for the development and integration of multiple business programs, associated work efforts, and discrete work efforts to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives.
• Manages the overall program and / or discrete work efforts road map which includes multi-million-dollar complex, strategic programs within a portfolio(s).
• Facilitates sequencing, prioritization, and scheduling for programs; manages program scope, schedule, and budget.
• Participates in work effort closure activities to determine benefit / business impact realization to include retrospective management.
• Provides consultation to program executives and senior / functional area management across USAA to plan and execute departmental programs and makes recommendations for process improvements to ensure they are effective.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends and best practices and on developing business strategies, identifying benefits, and defining alternatives across departmental programs and across USAA programs and / or discrete work efforts.
• Builds and manages a team of employees for assigned functional area through ongoing execution of recruiting, development, retention, coaching and support, performance management, and managerial activities.
• Adheres to governance rigor required for work efforts.
• Drives the adoption and sustainment of changes within the organization in compliance with USAA's Change Management methodology.
• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
• 8 years project and / or program management experience, including experience defining a new program and/or managing large scale projects.
• 3 years of direct team lead or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience using Waterfall or Agile methodologies to execute program strategies and deliver complex work efforts.
• Advanced understanding and demonstrated application of risk management policies and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of program management methodology and techniques and program performance evaluation.
• Proficient experience in USAA's change management methodology or similar industry change management methodology.
• Extensive experience developing, maintaining, and reporting on large cost work effort(s) / program budgets.

What sets you apart:

• Proven success leading teams through complex, strategic programs and initiatives across business areas, functions, and association-level dependencies.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate work across teams and business areas, aligning priorities, dependencies, resources, and outcomes.
• Track record of building and developing high-performing teams while leveraging diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills.
• Ability to translate strategic complexity and ambiguity into integrated, executable plans that advance association and business outcomes.
• Proactive, self-directed leadership style, with demonstrated success leading teams and delivering results in fast-paced, dynamic environments with minimal direction.
• Strong executive presence with proven experience partnering closely with executive leaders, providing strategic insight, influencing decisions, and communicating complex matters with clarity and confidence.
• Strong influence and relationship-building skills, with the ability to align stakeholders, navigate trade-offs, and drive decisions across the association without direct authority.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $143,320-$273,930.

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA 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 status as a protected veteran.