Project Manager – People and Places

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•$72,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager – People and Places is responsible for managing the overall direction of a program from analysis through implementation for projects with impact both within and across business units. Also responsible for providing direction in utilizing the established project management methodology.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in a business related field or equivalent training/experience required.
Minimum 2 years experience in project management or related.
Experience with MS Office and project development/management tools required.

Nice To Haves

Experience interacting effectively with management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in these areas: coordinating and facilitating small and large group meetings; planning/organization skills and techniques; managing multiple priorities and multiple project staff; and utilizing analysis and problem solving skills.
Experience working within HR projects
Experience with AI tools such as copilot

Responsibilities

Serve as project manager for a single project, or multiple small projects.
Responsible for meeting timelines, budget, quality and resource commitments for project(s).
Manage and coordinate project direction from analysis through implementation.
Actively manage the assembling of the project team, determining project task assignments, identifying resource requirements, developing and maintaining project schedule, coordinating the project activities and adhering to project deadlines.
Responsible for managing the scope of the project and escalating changes as appropriate.
Provide regular updates to users and managers on work performed, plans, budget and overall status.
Conduct team meetings, communicate updates to the team.
Design and implement project organizational structure that is cost effective and efficient.
Constantly search for process improvement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs