IT Project Lead

Auto-Owners Insurance • Lansing, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our IT Division as a Project Lead. Responsibilities are to manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of company projects. The position requires the person to: Coordinate work for projects involving multiple team members Create and execute project work plans to meet changing needs and requirements Help identify resources needed and work with leaders to assign individual tasks Prepare and review project-related documents prepared by the team before passing along to stakeholders Effectively apply project management methodologies and best practices Perform risk analysis and recommend actions to mitigate risk Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately Ensure projects meet stakeholder objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or several years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exhibit good levels of organization, communication, and leadership
• Demonstrated track record of effectively working with individuals from different backgrounds and experience levels.
• Proven performance delivering high-quality solutions on individual projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively and possess good problem resolution skills
• write routine reports and correspondence
• facilitate team meetings and handle project conflicts within and outside of the team
• understand complex concepts related to the project
• Inspire other team members to attain goals and pursue excellence
• Ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• These requirements may be waived or changed at Company discretion based on prior education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work for projects involving multiple team members
• Create and execute project work plans to meet changing needs and requirements
• Help identify resources needed and work with leaders to assign individual tasks
• Prepare and review project-related documents prepared by the team before passing along to stakeholders
• Effectively apply project management methodologies and best practices
• Perform risk analysis and recommend actions to mitigate risk
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Ensure projects meet stakeholder objectives

Benefits

• Merit-based work-from-home program
• Structured training program
• Employee mentoring
• Competitive base salary
• Matched 401(k)
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested)
• Bonus programs
• Generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees