Project & Program Management Expert

Allstate•McCullom Lake, IL

3d•$100,000 - $170,500•Remote

About The Position

The Project & Program Management Expert is an individual contributor role responsible for leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives that advance Allstate’s strategic priorities, customer-focused outcomes, and Talent Enablement objectives. The role provides end-to-end leadership and expertise across planning, governance, stakeholder alignment, risk management, execution, and value realization while operating with a high degree of autonomy in a matrixed environment. Success in this role requires the ability to translate business goals into clear roadmaps, milestones, and measurable outcomes; connect initiatives to enterprise strategy and value realization; and ensure scope, timeline, resources, and dependencies are aligned from the outset. The role also requires strong enterprise thinking, disciplined execution, and the ability to role model Allstate’s Shared Purpose, Values, and Behaviors through collaboration, constructive challenge, clarity, and actionable feedback.

Requirements

Strong expertise in project and program management, governance, and structured delivery within complex, matrixed organizations
Proven ability to lead enterprise work through influence, building alignment, engagement, and accountability across diverse stakeholders
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategic priorities into executable roadmaps, measurable outcomes, and business impact
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, including executive presence and trust-building capabilities
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills, including assessing trade-offs and recommending mitigation strategies
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable, executive-ready messaging
Strong execution discipline with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining governance, tracking, and reporting rigor
Experience with enterprise project management, reporting, and collaboration tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel dashboards, Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft Project)
8+ years of experience in project management, program management, business transformation, operations, or a related field
Experience leading large, cross-functional initiatives with high complexity, enterprise visibility, and multiple dependencies
Proven experience developing roadmaps, governance materials, executive communications, status reporting, and risk management approaches
Experience working across business, technology, operations, and Talent Enablement in a matrixed environment, achieving results through influence and partnership

Nice To Haves

Leading Project Teams
Project Communications Management
Project Implementations
Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC)
Project Planning

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-workstream programs aligned to enterprise strategy, transformation, and Talent Enablement priorities
Translate business goals into clear roadmaps, milestones, and measurable outcomes tied to value realization and customer impact
Drive delivery across scope, timeline, budget, and quality with strong governance, tracking, and reporting discipline
Build trusted partnerships across executives, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders; influence decisions and drive alignment without formal authority
Communicate complex concepts through clear, executive-ready insights, reporting, and recommendations on progress, risks, and trade-offs
Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and change impacts to protect delivery and maintain momentum
Lead cross-functional teams and forums to ensure accountability, decision-making, and successful execution
Drive outcomes and adoption by focusing on benefits realization and integrating change, communication, and implementation activities