Sr Project Manager

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

24d

About The Position

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher. Senior level operations role that is key right hand person who supports and partners with the Sr. Vice President of Operations and branch operational leaders. The Senior Project Manager of Operations has dotted line responsibility for supporting and directing branch operational efforts within the region. Facilitates bringing functional leaders together to work on projects as applicable. Drives regions operational projects and responsible for implementation of those projects that will be through the actions of staff, engagement of executive management and other stakeholders. Assist Sr. Vice President of Operations to develop and implement a strategic regional plan to achieve business and operation goals annually. Essential duties include; Supporting the overall strategies of: Organic revenue; Merger growth; process improvement; talent development, and innovation, creating, developing and promoting operational policies and processes, which are in line with best practices, driving operations projects in conjunction with Regional Resources and Branch Operations liaising between the regional branches and corporate providing oversight of branch commission tracking process assisting in recruiting Operational Directors and Manager roles in the region mentoring and assisting in onboarding new Operations Directors Leading, coaching, and developing branch operations leaders developing and implementing regional operations training as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience required.
Must possess; exceptional business acumen (to include understanding general business principles, finance, accounting and marketing strategies), ability to lead / manage staff, strong time management skills, superior presentation skills, flexibility to shift priorities as needed to service the needs of the region, and proficient PC skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior employee benefits brokerage experience preferred.
Master's degree/MBA desired

Responsibilities

Supporting the overall strategies of: Organic revenue; Merger growth; process improvement; talent development, and innovation, creating, developing and promoting operational policies and processes, which are in line with best practices
Driving operations projects in conjunction with Regional Resources and Branch Operations
Liaising between the regional branches and corporate
Providing oversight of branch commission tracking process
Assisting in recruiting Operational Directors and Manager roles in the region
Mentoring and assisting in onboarding new Operations Directors
Leading, coaching, and developing branch operations leaders
Developing and implementing regional operations training as needed

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program