PMO and Strategic Project Manager

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.
More information is available on the company's website at: www.alliant.com.


SUMMARY

Responsible for managing project related assignments for the Operating Group Leadership; ensuring operational projects and opportunities are being integrated, reviewed, monitored and maintained.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports ACG leadership on highest value strategic projects across the division, focusing on technology, carrier and product strategy, Business Unit market assessments, operations optimization, data, analytics and AI.

Drives projects independently; manages project scoping, performs analysis, formulates answers, socializes with leadership, supports implementation.

Develops a strong understanding of ACG’s businesses and their competitive advantage, competitive landscape, and regulatory frameworks to support ACG strategy development.

Supports ACG leadership in developing strategic partnerships with carrier partners.

Identifies new products to launch with the help of Business Unit leadership.

Leads the development and management of resources to improve client and insurance market analytics and benchmarking tools.

Identifies areas in need of process improvement and develops methods and/or tools to improve deliverables.

Develops and implements organization wide policies, workflows and procedures including corresponding measurement tools with an emphasis on workload re-balancing and best practices.

Ensures that appropriate measurement tools are in place to effectively manage workflows and individual results.

Works with brokerage teams and support resources to improve workflows involving client policies and service levels for efficiency and accuracy.

Advocates for the enhanced use of technology and training where appropriate.

Partners with Corporate Services business units (i.e. Facilities, IT, Accounting, Legal) to facilitate efficient business operations.

Supports ACG tech teams to provide business view of new technology platforms and applications to improve policy servicing, data capture and analytics for the benefit of brokerage staff and clients.

Presents opportunities for Automation and Artificial Intelligence to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Supports strategic project management across ACG projects through prioritization and resource allocation.

Establishes project methodologies and sets performance expectations and indicators.

Responsible for project reporting and risk management, including executive reporting, risk reporting and escalation, and cross-project coordination and dependencies.

Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);

Performs all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.

Performs other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Four (4) or more years related work experience

Experience leading complex cross-functional projects to achieve business goals


SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good problem solving and time management skills

Good planning, organizational and prioritization skills

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

Ability to interface with executives – internal and external

Ability to think strategically


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We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical cond