We are seeking Change Management Advisors for a client in San Antonio, Texas!
 
Note: Due to COVID -19 This request will be full time WFH for the duration of the assignment. This means candidates will need their own computers and high-speed Internet access as a requirement for WFH capabilities.
 


Job Description:
Community: Change Management
Jobs that are part of a community have unique requirements established to maintain consistent application, usage and reporting structure. Please reach out to your HR Business Partner for additional information on specific requirements prior to posting and/or employee placement into this job. Enables USAA to change well and to achieve its strategy through effective collaboration and the consistent application of change management methodology, expertise and experience.

Job Duties:

• Creates and leads a cross-functional team of Change Management and readiness resources to understand, plan, manage and sustain change and ensure client success.
• Educates change team on change strategy and how it integrates into their work.
• Serves as subject matter expert in the Change Management discipline.
• Develops and integrates Change Strategy for a portfolio of change (a set of programs tied to a USAA Strategic Priority).
• Leads work to understand a change initiative, identify integration points and impacted audiences and assess the impact of a portfolio of change.
• Influences creation of change management plan.
• Coaches and influences senior executives to lead change in a highly matrixed organization.
• Coaches and develops change partners.
• Helps mature the Change Management discipline and increase organizational change capability with thought leadership.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree;
4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Minimum Experience:
If Bachelor's degree, 8 or more years of related experience (organizational change management, communication, organizational development, marketing, human resources, project delivery or formal or informal people leadership) and accountability for complex tasks and/or projects. (The years of experience must include 4 years change management or change leader experience).
OR
If Master's degree, 6 or more years of related experience, as above. (The years of experience must include 4 years change management or change leader experience)
Expert knowledge of the change management function/discipline and overcoming resistance to change; demonstrated application of knowledge, skills and abilities towards work products.
Extensive experience influencing, applying emotional intelligence, organizational savvy and politics and partnering for client's success

We are seeking a Development Product Owner for a client in Plano, Texas.
 
 
Due to COVID 19, this position will be WFH to start.  Candidates are expected to be able to return to the office once things are settled down.
 

Job Duties:
• Works under minimal supervision on complex efforts that can span a year or more.
• Works with multiple teams within a program, and occasionally may lead and provide oversight to other DPOs on larger efforts.
• Works with the Enterprise platform and/or multiple systems integration for major elements of technical infrastructure.
• Works Epic-level efforts that coordinate distribution to, and release across multiple scrum teams, within scaled Agile organizations as necessary.
• Serve as an expert in more than one business or system domain capable of leading development across multiple teams at the program level.
• Identifies, engages, influences and leads business stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts.
• Works with business and Enterprise stakeholders to understand, validate and help shape business strategy and vision, and customer needs.
• Partners with sponsors, stakeholders, and IT to facilitate, define and document relevant business processes, gaining an advanced understanding of the needs, measures, and risks & controls for the improvement area.
• Serves as direct representative of the business with delivery teams, representing/reinforcing the customers' perspective throughout the product realization cycle.
• Works with the business process owners to develop metrics to manage and track benefits, adoption, and risks to operations.
• Assists with program and project level plans related to schedule, scope and resources.
• Leads, collaborates with, and motivates cross-functional teams of user experience partners, designers, business analysts, developers, testers and others to develop, execute and release in alignment with program and/or product roadmaps.
• Manages, prioritizes, and assesses the impact of all work items, such as new features, defects, etc., including providing the decision to create, fix or defer at the project and program level.
• Reviews, and when appropriate, accepts and prioritizes feedback and new requirements from stakeholders.
• Reviews and accepts or declines output of development to ensure specified acceptance criteria have been completed.
• Prepares the business for the change and arm them with tactics and metrics for benefits, adoption, and risk.
• Coaches less experienced DPOs and team members.
• Serves as an expert in the business development/execution discipline, regularly seeking out opportunities to enhance, improve and advance the function.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree required.
4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Minimum Experience:
6 or more years of experience in business and/or project delivery.
Advanced knowledge of multiple technical software delivery methodologies (i.e., Agile, Waterfall).
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applicable databases.
Advanced knowledge of Change Management practices.
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated use of Process Engineering methodologies.

We are seeking QA Analysts for a client in San Antonio, Texas!
 
 
For immediate consideration, send resume to: RECRUITING@MILLGROUPUSA.COM
 
Note: Due to COVID -19 This request will be full time WFH for the duration of the assignment. This means candidates will need their own computers and high-speed Internet access as a requirement for WFH capabilities.


Job Description:

• Experience documenting requirements and traceability of requirements to test conditions and cases using a requirement management tool (e.g., DOORS, Rational Rose)
• Ability to analyze and recommend the extent of functional testing required based on project requirements
• Responsible for mapping test cases and conditions to requirements
• Responsible for writing test cases and conditions
• Experience documenting business rules and traceability of business rules to test conditions and cases
• Experience developing and recording test cases through an automated tool (e.g., Test Director), or aptitude to learn
• Experience executing test cases and test conditions in a testing environment (e.g., Integration Test, System Test)
• Experience with a defect logging tool (e.g., StarTeam, Harvest, STAT)

Minimum Experience:
Ability to write and speak effectively;
Must be willing to work overtime;
Must be willing to work day or night shifts and to rotate to either shift during the contract period
Ability to work quickly in a team environment.
Mercury WinRunner/LoadRunner/Astra QuickTest Pro;
Proven automation project experience;
Windows XP/NT Infrastructure;
Microsoft SMS;
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networks;
Release Management experience;
Strong desktop troubleshooting skills
Strong package deployment experience in enterprise environments.

• Drives implementation of multiple, complex project/program initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams and resources to achieve multiple program and project milestones within established timeframes.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for complex programs and projects through the development of project plans intended to accomplish goals and objectives within prescribed timeframes and budgets.
• Ensures consistent visibility for program and project teams by monitoring and reporting business objectives, program/project achievements, and key indicators.
• Communicates with project stakeholders and executive/senior management and provides insight on issues through root cause analyses.
• Facilitates collaboration on creative alternatives to project challenges with subject matter experts.
• Removes obstacles and impediments to ensure business and operational objectives are met.
• Drives adoption and challenges standards.
• Identifies and applies best practices and needed process improvements.
• Establishes advanced capabilities in program and project design where possible.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitors project execution to deliver incremental business value

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree
4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Minimum Experience:
6 or more years of relevant experience in project or program management.
Advanced knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.

We are seeking a Development Product Owner for a client in San Antonio, Texas!
 
 
For immediate consideration, send resume to: RECRUITING@MILLGROUPUSA.COM
 
Note: Due to COVID -19 This request will be full time WFH for the duration of the assignment. This means candidates will need their own computers and high-speed Internet access as a requirement for WFH capabilities.

Requirements:
Finance background
Property and Casualty experience 
Ability to write stories
Familiarity with IT 


Job Description:

Engages in the planning, execution, and delivery of programs and projects intended to accomplish business goals and objectives within prescribed timeframes and budgets. Develops an advanced understanding of how project activities contribute to the achievement of strategic business goals and operational objectives. Collaborates with key stakeholders and project/program teams to ensure objectives are met. Job Duties:
• Drives implementation of multiple, complex project/program initiatives, working closely with cross-functional teams and resources to achieve multiple program and project milestones within established timeframes.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities for complex programs and projects through the development of project plans intended to accomplish goals and objectives within prescribed timeframes and budgets.
• Ensures consistent visibility for program and project teams by monitoring and reporting business objectives, program/project achievements, and key indicators.
• Communicates with project stakeholders and executive/senior management and provides insight on issues through root cause analyses.
• Facilitates collaboration on creative alternatives to project challenges with subject matter experts.
• Removes obstacles and impediments to ensure business and operational objectives are met.
• Drives adoption and challenges standards.
• Identifies and applies best practices and needed process improvements.
• Establishes advanced capabilities in program and project design where possible.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitors project execution to deliver incremental business value

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree
4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Minimum Experience:
6 or more years of relevant experience in project or program management.
Advanced knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.

We are seeking an IT Risk Manager for a client in San Antonio, Texas.
 
For immediate consideration, send resume to: RECRUITING@MILLGROUPUSA.COM
 
Due to COVID 19, this position will be WFH to start.  Candidates are expected to be able to return to the office once things are settled down


Job description:
• Provides strategic partnership to anticipate opportunities for information/data management governance activities and projects.
• Influences implementation of information governance and best practices, tools and associated processes across the enterprise.
• Influences/drives business awareness of information/data governance through work activities to include awareness forums.
• Authors information governance guidelines, principles, policies, and standards for information / data stewards, stakeholders, and development teams.
• Orchestrates audits of information governance capabilities through subject matter experts.
• Develops prioritization methods for and implementation plans for information governance initiatives.
• Responsible for acquiring and applying expert knowledge of various lines of the business, channels, and their applications and processes to include providing advice on satisfying regulatory requirements related to information governance and management.
• Leads the assessment and coordination of information governance training requirements and learning objectives for the enterprise.
• Prepares formal reports and presentations of findings and recommendations; presents findings to various levels of leadership.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Architecture, Information Management, Information Studies or a related technical field.
4 years of work experience in information governance, information management or information architecture can be substituted in lieu of a degree in addition to the minimum years of work experience required.
OR
A Master's Degree in Information Architecture, Information Management, Information Studies or a related
technical field
OR
A PhD in Information Architecture, Information Management, Information Studies or a related
technical field

Minimum Experience:
If Bachelor's degree, 8 or more years of experience in Information or Data related practices to include: information governance, information management, information architecture, IT, analysis and reporting
OR
If Master's degree, 6 or more years of experience in Information or Data related practices to include: information governance, information management, information architecture, IT, analysis and reporting
OR
If PhD, 5 or more years of experience Information or Data related practices to include: information governance, information management, information architecture, IT, analysis and reporting Expert knowledge of industry information/data governance best practices.

We are seeking an Information Security Risk Advisor for a client in San Antonio, Texas.
 
For immediate consideration, send resume to: RECRUITING@MILLGROUPUSA.COM
 
Due to COVID 19, this position will be WFH to start.  Candidates are expected to be able to return to the office once things are settled down


Job description:
Evaluates, designs, monitors, administers and/or implements Information Security systems, policies and processes focusing on mitigating, reporting and analysis of Information Security risk. Resolves issues and navigates obstacles to deliver work product. Works under minimal supervision on semi complex to complex work assignments and recommends appropriate solutions and problem resolution.

Job Duties:
• Provides advice, guidance and assistance to managers and other users on technical issues focusing on Information Security risk and supports development projects, departmental initiatives and other special projects.
• Assists in the determination of requirements and recommends system security configurations.
• Supports the lines of business and staff agencies with Information Security issues and communicates changes and trends in the Information Security standards and regulations.
• Responsible for the implementation and interpretation of Information Security policies, guidelines and standards including the Information Security awareness program.
• Supports cross functional teams through the problem resolution process, ensures necessary technology security controls exist and troubleshoots noncomplex Information Security issues.
• Performs physical site assessments of business partners, provides peer review of work product and deliverables and executes release of information analysis to third party business partners.
• Executes the Information Security risk and control identification, evaluation, documentation, analysis and reporting processes including analytic tools.
• Supports the process owner execution identification, development and testing Information Security controls for risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Responds to both verbal and written Federal and State regulatory and business partner periodic exams for Information Security risk requirements.
• Maintains strategic and operational risk reporting and analytics as well as address responses to audit questions, and findings.

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree required.
4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

Minimum Experience:
4 or more years of relevant work experience.
Proficient knowledge of relevant technical discipline.

We are seeking a Scrum Master for a client in San Antonio, Texas!
 
 
For immediate consideration, send resume to: RECRUITING@MILLGROUPUSA.COM
 
Note: Due to COVID -19 This request will be full time WFH for the duration of the assignment. This means candidates will need their own computers and high-speed Internet access as a requirement for WFH capabilities.
 



Job Description:

Serves as a facilitator for product owners and development teams currently using Scrum development methodology to self-organize and make development changes quickly while delivering value to customers. Engages in Servant Leadership and manages the Scrum process through effective guidance, coaching, and education, and through removal of impediments to team progress. Supports and educates the product owner; particularly with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making.

 

Job Duties:

• Facilitates seamless collaboration and maximizes team performance across multiple technical and/or non-technical teams to ensure rapid delivery of products and timeline achievement of goals.
• Ensures cross team coordination.
• Removes impediments to team progress whether internal to the team or organizational in nature.
• Escalates impediments to facilitate rapid resolution and supports efforts to resolve systemic impediments that continually block teams within their organization.
• Supports and educates product owners, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making.
• Ensures effective communication with Scrum teams and other cross-functional teams; schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate status tools, radiators, and reports are produced in order to effectively provide transparency on team's (or multiple teams') progress/productivity.
• Acts as a technical resource on Agile methodology to development teams, product owners, and management.
• Participates in Scrum Master Community of practice and mentors other Scrum Masters.
• For technology related efforts, understands release-when ready, test-driven development, continuous integration, product demonstration and other technical engineering practices and guides team on leveraging them.
• Supports and educates product owners, especially with respect to refining and managing the product backlog and decision making.
• Ensures effective communication with Scrum teams and other cross-functional teams.
• Schedules and facilitates cross-functional meetings, and ensures appropriate documentation and reports are produced in order to effectively monitor progress/productivity.
• Acts as a technical resource on Agile methodology to development teams, product owners, and management.

 

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree

4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

 

Minimum Experience:

6 or more years of relevant experience in process improvement, project management, or business/requirements analysis with at least 2 years as a Scrum Master or working in a similar role in a lean or Scrum environment.

Advanced knowledge of multiple agile delivery methodologies.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Job Description:
We are looking for a talented solution architect responsible for developing design and architecture to support cross domain business capabilities for P&C division. You will work closely with technologists from P&C domains to create architecture for legacy mainframe and distributed applications and help migrate them to private and public cloud. You will focus on the intentional architecture and provide mentorship on emergent architecture to the technical teams. You will have hands-on experience in cloud architectures (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and deep interest and experience in broad enterprise platforms and cloud patterns.

What you will do :

• Participate/lead in producing conceptual, solution and component-level architectures and associated artifacts.
• Develop cross domain business requirements reference architecture for transition and target state and contribute to the cloud related patterns and implementations.
• Identify, create and socialize developer guides to explain technology best practices, how to and do's and don't
• Identify, create and socialize standards and specifications of existing and new technology and drive their adoptions by domains across the organization.
• Identify the need for common components for shared business capabilities, develop the strategy including architecture and drive their development and adoption discussion with leadership team.
• Provide mentorship to the engineers and help them with their career progression to higher roles.
• Develop and lead developer community of practices to facilitate discussions on technical topics.

What you will have :

• Demonstrated experience in explaining complex technology decisions to both technical and nontechnical audiences at all levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and developing high trust relationships with frontline and second level management and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop target state architecture using services offered by AWS and private cloud and vision to develop the transition architecture.
• Ability to design patterns for moving legacy applications to AWS and private cloud.
• Hand on experience with common architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, REST, NO SQL databases, Caches, etc.) and services offered by AWS (S3, EKS, RDS, elastic search, etc.)
• Experience addressing operational and non-functional concerns (e.g. scalability, performance, maintainability, load distribution, resilience and recovery, etc.)
• Experience with SAFe framework or other similar agile frameworks.
• Experience with Java, Kafka, Spring, Redis, Kubernetes, OpenShift and others.
• Guidewire experience is big plus.

Education :
Bachelor's degree
4 additional years of related experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted in lieu of a degree.