Project Manager

Summary

Join Horace Mann's dynamic team as a Project Manager, leading cross-functional projects. You will plan, execute, and finalize projects on time and within budget, aligning with strategic goals. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, creating and monitoring budgets and plans, developing resource plans, identifying and escalating issues, and communicating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate excels in project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and performance tracking. Minimum requirements include product experience, 1-4 years of project management experience, and a project management certification or coursework.

Requirements

• Product Experience in one or more lines of business
• 1-4 years project management experience
• Certification or course work in project management (i.e. CAPM, PMP)

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small or medium size projects simultaneously
• Creates and monitors project budgets and project plans
• Ability to develop resourcing plan
• Identify, document and escalate issues, risks and dependencies
• Assist with stakeholder, steering committee and project sponsor reports and communications
• Communicate to project sponsors and management
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables; establish clear project plans and schedules
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders; facilitate communication to maintain alignment and resolve issues
• Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation plans to ensure project success
• Monitor project progress, ensure milestones are met, and report on performance to senior management