Project Manager (Hybrid Work Model)

Sentry Insurance•Stevens Point, WI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sentry’s Project Managers manage department-specific projects and portfolio initiatives. Depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, the position may be filled as a Project Manager or Program Manager. The role delivers department-level projects or supports cross-department projects and portfolio initiatives, typically involving multiple teams across IT functions or business areas. Areas of focus include cloud and platform engineering, infrastructure technology, workplace technology, AI and machine learning engineering, and data analytics. The Project Manager facilitates communication, problem-solving, and negotiation across teams; collaborates with managers and directors to align stakeholders; leads planning, schedule management, and project risk management; contributes project solutions, risks, issues, and other artifacts; supports financial tracking and cost management; and builds collaborative partnerships across project teams, vendors, and impacted business areas. This is a hybrid role. Employees may work from home on Mondays and Fridays and are expected to be in the office Tuesday through Thursday. Sentry provides technology and tools for both office and home workspaces.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of related work experience.
At least 2 years of experience leading projects.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced information technology environment.
Experience in cloud and platform engineering, infrastructure technology, workplace technology, AI and machine learning engineering, or data analytics.
Agile and/or Project Management Professional certification.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong operational focus.
Previous experience in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

Deliver department-level projects or assist with cross-department projects and portions of portfolio-level initiatives involving multiple teams across IT functions or business areas.
Support initiatives focused on cloud and platform engineering, infrastructure technology, workplace technology, AI and machine learning engineering, or data analytics.
Facilitate communication, problem-solving, and negotiation across teams.
Collaborate with stakeholders at the manager-to-director level to support project and stakeholder alignment.
Lead project delivery activities, including planning, schedule management, and project risk management.
Contribute project-related solutions, risks, issues, and other artifacts.
Provide financial tracking and cost management support for department-level projects.
Promote collaborative partnerships among the core project team, vendors, and impacted business areas to ensure common direction and delivery tactics.

Benefits

Optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays, with office attendance Tuesday through Thursday.
Technology and tools for both the office and home workspace.
A location-dependent stipend for the on-site cafeteria or a meal allowance.
Sentry University learning opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Group medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Parental leave.
Pet insurance.
Caregiver leave.
Wellness resources.
Health savings account, flexible spending account, and dependent care flexible spending account options.
Paid time off.
Paid Volunteer Time Off.
401(k) with a 100% company match on the first 8% contributed each pay period; funds vest immediately.