Business Project & Program Management Manager

QBE Insurance Group • Madison, WI

7h • $130,500 - $245,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to lead a team of Project & Agile professionals ensuring adequate resource levels and quality of service to meet the needs of value streams and contribute to the successful execution of QBE’s strategic direction. This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week.

Requirements

• Tertiary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management qualifications or certifications.
• Experience in large scale project or program role within a fast-paced large-scale commercial business environment.
• Successful experience in leading large change programs in a complex environment.
• Proven experience of managing key project controls (risks, issues, dependencies, plans, finances, reporting, etc.).
• Extensive experience of stakeholder management and successful teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain processes and tools for effective management of the Project & Agile function
• Manage the Project & Agile function in accordance with QBE ways of working
• Attract, select, develop, motivate, train, and retain a high-quality workforce with the knowledge, skill, and desire to deliver excellent outcomes and customer service
• Capability uplift of the Project & Agile function in line with industry trends and practices
• Managing QBE projects and ensuring a focus on delivering to support business/division strategic objectives and delivering benefit to QBE
• Support the implementation of the business/division strategy to enable delivery of overall business targets
• Project planning using Microsoft Project or Agile methodology and aligned with QBE project management methodologies
• Performing regular program reporting including the reporting on schedule, budget, scope, quality, risks, issues, dependencies, team, stakeholders and benefits
• Escalating decisions as required to start, stop and pass through key project stage gates
• Operating projects in alignment with QBEs program management methodologies
• Effective project risk and issue management

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree