Program and Change Management Director

Group 1001 • Zionsville, IN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees. Why This Role Matters: We are seeking an experienced program and change management professional to help drive the People and Culture team’s strategic initiatives. This role sits within the People and Culture team, reporting to the AVP, People Services & Operational Effectiveness. This role will serve as a critical connector between the People and Culture strategic vision and the execution of initiatives that deliver measurable impact. The role ensures projects are implemented efficiently while strengthening business performance and enhancing the employee experience. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of HR technology, programs, and processes, along with an understanding of their interdependencies, which will enable effective project planning and execution. From day one, you will have an immediate impact by leading key strategic projects that are both high-priority and highly impactful, shaping the direction and success of our People and Culture function and Group 1001.

Requirements

• Requires a BS degree in a business field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years’ project management experience, including development work and interactions with cross functional team and leadership.
• Demonstrated experience with planning, directing, and administering projects in a business and/or technology environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to understand and manage complex concepts and plans; provide top-level summaries to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project management best practices and current technologies to plan and communicate effectively with project team and management.
• Strong knowledge and use of project management tools to create project documents and project status reports, deliverables, and overall project communications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday HRIS and Human Resources function strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including objectives, scope, milestones, timelines, resource allocation, budgets, for People & Culture initiatives using a variety of project management methods. Ensure clear roles and responsibilities are established.
• Project Execution: Lead cross-functional project teams (e.g. HR, IT, Finance, vendors), manage tasks/budget, track performance, monitor progress, and mitigate issues. Own and consult solution development with stakeholders and escalating critical decisions to reach alignment.
• Communication: Manage communication with project team members and key stakeholders throughout the project life cycle. Plan and oversee the preparation and dissemination of project communications and updates.
• Foster Collaboration: Take initiative to establish partnerships and consult with key business stakeholders to foster teamwork, collaboration, and learning within the People & Culture team, contributing to a positive work environment.
• Change Management: Develop thorough plans and strategies to assist employees while adapting to changes (e.g. processes, technology, or organizational structure) by overseeing communication, training, and support to minimize resistance, drive adoption, and ensure changes align with business goals.

Benefits

• Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs—no enrollment is required.
• Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.

What This Job Offers

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