Project & Program Management Lead Consultant

Allstate

1d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Project/Program Management Lead Consultant to support advanced workstreams connected to "Affordable, Simple, Connected" (ASC) initiative as it relates to Direct Phone Sales. The goal is to integrate related projects to deliver cohesive program-level outcomes and ensure predictable execution. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator, a strategic thinker, and a highly skilled facilitator who can drive progress in a fast‑moving, cross‑functional environment.

Requirements

Business Requirements
Leadership
Leading Project Teams
Project Implementations
Project Lifecycle
Project Management
Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC)
Project Planning
Sales Compensation

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the program roadmap
Lead large, complex projects and programs with broad organizational impact and significant interdependencies.
Establish a consistent governance rhythm with quality gates
Manage cross-project dependencies, risks, and impacts
Produce decision-ready dashboards and KPI reporting
Align stakeholders early and often to reduce rework
Coach project managers to operate at the right altitude
Drive escalations with clarity and recommended actions
Ensure benefits realization is planned and measured
Provide direction, structure, and oversight across project lifecycles to ensure alignment with business goals and ASC requirements.
Serve as a central point of coordination for efforts related to Direct Phone Sales.
Work collaboratively with teams in Tech, IT, and other groups to translate requirements, troubleshoot issues, and advance strategic initiatives.
Engage regularly with sales production leaders including Directors, Division Managers, Market Leaders, and agents to ensure workstreams are aligned to operational needs.
Partner closely with implementation teams and reporting partners to drive execution, identify gaps, and support continuous improvement.
Deliver clear, simplified communication of complex project information to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Motivate and inspire project team members while constructively assessing performance and removing obstacles to progress.
Identify risks proactively and engage appropriate stakeholders in mitigation strategies.
Develop customized solutions to complex enterprise‑level challenges.
Drive achievement of project success factors, ensuring deliverables meet business requirements and strategic goals.
Manage high‑complexity projects independently and with minimal direction.
Strong influencing skills and ability to drive progress without direct authority.