Project Manager (Hybrid Work Model)

Sentry Insurance Agency • Madison, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sentry’s Project Managers manage department specific projects and portfolio initiatives. As a Project Manager, you will deliver department level projects or assists with cross-department projects or portions of portfolio level initiatives, typically involving multiple teams across IT functions or business areas. You will facilitate communication, problem-solving and negotiation across teams, while collaborating at the manager to director level to ensure stakeholder and general project alignment. You will lead core project delivery activities such as planning, schedule management and project risk management including contributing ideas and content such as solutions, risks, issues, and other project related artifacts. You will provide financial tracking and cost management support for department level projects. You will promote collaborative partnerships across the core project team, vendors, and impacted business areas ensuring common direction and delivery tactics.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in leading projects.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in a fast paced, information technology environment preferred.
• Agile and/or Project Management Professional certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong operational focus preferred.
• Previous experience in the insurance industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver department level projects or assists with cross-department projects or portions of portfolio level initiatives, typically involving multiple teams across IT functions or business areas.
• Facilitate communication, problem-solving and negotiation across teams, while collaborating at the manager to director level to ensure stakeholder and general project alignment.
• Lead core project delivery activities such as planning, schedule management and project risk management including contributing ideas and content such as solutions, risks, issues, and other project related artifacts.
• Provide financial tracking and cost management support for department level projects.
• Promote collaborative partnerships across the core project team, vendors, and impacted business areas ensuring common direction and delivery tactics.

Benefits

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.
• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

What This Job Offers

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