Project Manager

Auto-Owners Insurance offers a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial in-person training, this role may have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week. All candidates must be able to work in one of our tech offices.

About the role

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our Delivery Management Division as a Project Manager. This position involves managing the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of small, medium, and/or large-scale projects, which may include single or multiple projects with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Effectively apply project management methodologies and best practices.
• Identify resources needed and make recommendations to management for associates to address needs.
• Review high-level project-related documents before passing them along to stakeholders.
• Perform risk analysis and minimize risk exposure across multiple projects.
• Direct activities with other departments and divisions to meet project objectives.
• Assist in mentoring and training newer project managers, project leads, and senior project leads.
• Ensure that projects meet stakeholder objectives.
• Deliver project presentations to team members, stakeholders, and executives.
• Participate in project operational duties as needed based on team demands.
• Travel and attend meetings and seminars as required.
• Assist with other duties as assigned within the department or elsewhere upon request.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Active participation in project management continuing education is preferred.

Skills

• Strong organization, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication, with strong problem-resolution skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging, informative, and well-organized project presentations to various levels of the company.
• Ability to distribute tasks according to team members' skills and utilize their full potential.
• Ability to anticipate stakeholder needs and recognize scope changes impacting multiple projects.
• Ability to consult on projects within or outside the division.
• Ability to seek improved methodologies and collaborate with other project managers for implementation.
• Ability to challenge others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
• Ability to facilitate team meetings and handle project conflicts within and outside the team.
• Ability to understand complex project-related concepts.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with matched 401(k).
• Fully-funded pension plan (once vested).
• Bonus programs.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

Auto-Owners provides a friendly work environment, structured training program, and employee mentoring.