Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Horace Mann is seeking a collaborative and results-oriented Senior Project Manager within the P&C project management office to lead medium to large-scale business and technology initiatives that support our strategic objectives. In this role, you'll manage projects from initiation through implementation, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that create business value while ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple medium to large projects from planning through successful implementation
- Own PLC processes from conception to closure
- Define and clarify project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements
- Assist with the creation of business cases and project documentation
- Monitor project progress and proactively manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality
- Identify, document, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies
- Develop mitigation strategies and escalate concerns appropriately to maintain project momentum
- Drive issue resolution by partnering with stakeholders and project teams
- Determine project team structure and define team roles and responsibilities
- Coach and mentor the organization to facilitate adoption and maturity of Agile and/or Waterfall practices within the PMO defined processes
- Shilled in predicting project outcomes and plan resources effectively to meet objectives
- Ensure team maintains focus on quality and continuous delivery of business value
- Take responsibility for successful product delivery with strong partnership with the Business and IT sponsors
- Coordinate activities across multiple departments and business functions
- Provide direction, motivate team members, and foster collaboration throughout the project lifecycle
- Assign work and help ensure deliverables are completed according to plan
- Effective and clear communication with both business and technical resources, as well as throughout various levels in the organization
- Must possess the ability to explain intricate and complicated concepts and ideas in a simplified manner
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, stakeholders, and business leaders
- Prepare and deliver project updates, executive summaries, and steering committee presentations
- Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and project teams
- Build strong relationships that promote transparency, trust, and successful project outcomes
Skills
- H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent required
- 4–8 years of project management experience, successfully leading medium to large-scale initiatives
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while operating with limited supervision
- Leadership skills (ability to influence)
- Highly self-motivated and directed. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field
- Certification or coursework in Project Management (e.g., PMP) preferred
- Experience managing technology-related projects or working within an IT environment
Benefits
- Ongoing education inProject and Program Management is encouraged and supported.
- Special rates and benefits for educators.
Company Overview
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