Project Manager - Hybrid

Farmers Mutual Hail. • West Des Moines, IA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

FMH is seeking a Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a knack for problem solving and a passion for continuous improvement! This individual will lead projects across multiple teams through planning, communication, execution and delivery, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals while also driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP or other comparable project management certification.

Requirements

• Experience: Five or more years of business and/or technical project management, process improvement or related work experience. Experience working within Agile, Waterfall or other similar methodologies required.
• Education: Associates degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field required (Bachelor’s degree preferred). PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP and/or comparable project management certification(s) is highly desired.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to speak to a variety of stakeholders, including leadership. Exemplifies a continuous improvement mindset, identifying potential problems before they arise. Experience with collaboration tools such as Rally, Clarity, Microsoft Project, Miro, etc. Proficient with process mapping, DMAIC/Six Sigma, and similar process improvement tools and programs highly desired. Black Belt certification or equivalent training is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage business and technical projects through the full project lifecycle — from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring and closure. Projects may vary between moderate to high risk, visibility, complexity, confidentiality and/or scope.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies. Create and execute communication plans.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and alignment, ensuring project objectives meet both technical and business expectations. Consult with stakeholders affected to ensure the best strategy considering timing, impact, etc.
• Track key milestones and dependencies, proactively managing risks and ensuring issues are resolved promptly. Provide clear and timely status reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
• Oversee change management activities by collaborating with training and marketing departments to create and deliver documentation, training, and ensure user adoption. Support project teams through transitions.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party partners, ensuring service quality, scope control, and contract compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing existing workflows and project delivery methods. Evaluate tools and technologies that automate or improve existing processes. Execute solutions to enhance project performance.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (in office 3 days, WFH 2 days), after training is completed.
• Paid Parental leave and Caregiver leave
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you and your family need it
• On-site cafeteria and fitness center

What This Job Offers

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