Project & Program Management Manager

Allstate

8d•Remote

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 The Enterprise Project/Program Management Manager is responsible for managing teams of employees and/or frontline supervisors who are responsible for managing low-high complexity projects. The Manager is accountable for the performance and results of the team. The Manager may also direct strategic, enterprise-level projects/programs of the highest complexity and impact with the highest level of risk, organizational span, business complexity, team size, and interdependencies. Projects are managed across multiple functional areas and are of strategic importance to the organization. Schedule, Travel & Hiring Locations Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Travel: Minimal travel, maybe once a quarter Location: Fully Remote Not Eligible for Residents of: California, Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, or Puerto Rico

Requirements

7 or more years of experience in project/program management, with demonstrated success leading enterprise-level, high-complexity initiatives.
Strategic thinking and execution
Operational excellence and process optimization
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
Adaptability and comfort with change
Team building and culture development

Nice To Haves

4-year bachelor's degree (Preferred); in lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Prior claims experience is a plus, as is prior people leadership

Responsibilities

Drives agenda and facilitates projects/program steering committee meetings
Demonstrates mastery of best practices in project management and communication processes and contributes to the improvement of these processes at Allstate
Customizes solutions for complex issues typically involving enterprise-level considerations
Drives achievement of department business goals through use of team and by leveraging cross department relationships.
Identifies and spearheads process improvements to drive efficiency and quality of team and/or broader department
Assigns projects to staff according to experience and ability; monitors progress and provides guidance and coaching where necessary
Drives achievement of enterprise level projects/program success factors
Demonstrates thought leadership in problem solving, staff development and effective interaction with senior management
Selects, leads, counsels, develops, and motivates team members
Sets performance expectations, trains project management techniques and leads by example in raising the level of performance of direct reports and project teams