Completes work with minimal guidance and direction, and typical project management assignments have a high level of complexity which may involve unstructured and ambiguous situations. Assignments may also include a high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality and specialized knowledge or experience. Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) are critical to this position, as is the ability to successfully adapt to diverse people and situations, manage conflict, proactively resolve issues, and complete assignments on time. Must demonstrate developed skills in leadership, negotiation and facilitation techniques and interact professionally with staff and management at all levels. Solid understanding of Project Management methodologies and principles and possesses strong technical and analytical skills. Will often serve in a mentoring and leadership role.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing projects, which involves determining project deliverables and timelines, developing a project plan and managing to the plan, coordinating and leading meetings, preparing meeting minutes and status reports. Working with team members to resolve issues. Coordinating activities of a project team which may include individuals from multiple teams, departments and locations.

  • Manage and deliver assigned projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.

  • Maintaining an understanding of all services, operational processes and procedures.

  • Developing relationships and expertise within the divisions to provide continued value-add services.

  • Assisting divisional clients with navigating service requests; providing escalations as necessary.

  • Supporting project teams in creating a business case, including cost benefit analysis.

  • Mentoring team members.

  • Supporting Project Management methodologies.


Qualifications:

  • 8-10 years of related work experience

  • University or Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience

  • Advanced experience using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

  • Advanced experience using MS Project 2010 and Project Portfolio Tools

  • General understanding of the insurance and financial services industry


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience providing project management support within a Finance organization preferred

  • Professional certification (PMP, ESI – Masters, etc.) preferred

Working Conditions:

  • Hybrid office environment: 3 days in office (Cedar Rapids, IA/Denver, CO)

  • May require flexible hours to accommodate global project teams

  • Occasional Travel <10%

Compensation:

  • The Salary for this position generally ranges between $100,000 - $125,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

  • Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

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