Program Manager I
Location
Des Moines, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 03, 2026
**What You'll Do**
At Principal, we’re looking for a Program Manager to drive complex, high-impact initiatives in our Principal Asset Management business unit. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to large initiatives, and can translate strategy into an executable plan with strong governance, clear communication, and disciplined risk/issue management.
At Principal, you’ll be expected to shape the narrative, create clarity and momentum, run governance, manage escalation paths, and establish a disciplined execution model in an environment where timelines and accountability may need stronger facilitation.
**What You’ll Do**
You will define the program vision, align work to strategic outcomes, and ensure delivery through strong planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of interdependencies across multiple concurrent efforts.
**Strategic Program & Initiative Management**
+ Lead mult...
At Principal, we’re looking for a Program Manager to drive complex, high-impact initiatives in our Principal Asset Management business unit. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, brings structure to large initiatives, and can translate strategy into an executable plan with strong governance, clear communication, and disciplined risk/issue management.
At Principal, you’ll be expected to shape the narrative, create clarity and momentum, run governance, manage escalation paths, and establish a disciplined execution model in an environment where timelines and accountability may need stronger facilitation.
**What You’ll Do**
You will define the program vision, align work to strategic outcomes, and ensure delivery through strong planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, and oversight of interdependencies across multiple concurrent efforts.
**Strategic Program & Initiative Management**
+ Lead mult...