Project Manager (Hybrid Work Model)
About the role
Sentry’s Project Managers manage department specific projects and portfolio initiatives. Join the Project Management Office where we lead a variety of strategic priorities from cloud, platform, and infrastructure projects to marketing or business initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Deliver department level projects or assists with cross-department projects or portions of portfolio level initiatives, typically involving multiple teams across IT functions or business areas.
- Facilitate communication, problem-solving and negotiation across teams, while collaborating at the manager to director level to ensure stakeholder and general project alignment.
- Lead core project delivery activities such as planning, schedule management and project risk management including contributing ideas and content such as solutions, risks, issues, and other project related artifacts.
- Provide financial tracking and cost management support for department level projects.
- Promote collaborative partnerships across the core project team, vendors, and impacted business areas ensuring common direction and delivery tactics.
What It Takes
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in leading projects.
- Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, information technology environment preferred.
- Agile and/or Project Management Professional certification preferred.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong operational focus preferred.
- Previous experience in the insurance industry preferred.
- Project management experience in cloud, platform and infrastructure or marketing and business initiatives desired.
What You'll Receive
- Sentry offers a flexible hybrid work model with options to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
- Equipped with an in-office workspace and materials for your home office, including a laptop.
- Meal subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
- 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, with immediate vesting.
- Sentry University (SentryU) provides resources for continuing education and career development.
- A generous Paid-Time Off plan to enjoy time out of the office and Volunteer-Time off.
- Group medical, dental, vision, life insurance, parental leave, and health and wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
- Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
About Sentry
We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
For this position, Sentry does not offer employment to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Thank you for your interest in Sentry! Katelynne Rivera
Katelynne.Rivera@Sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.