IT Project Leader

Zurich; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Zurich seeks an IT Project Leader in Schaumburg, IL to drive a Salesforce project team through requirements, design and testing. The role emphasizes strong agile leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and change management to deliver a robust solution.

The position allows up to 40% remote work and requires 6 years of project leadership experience, plus a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Zurich offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or foreign equivalent.
• 6 years of experience leading a project team as a Project Leader/Manager or similar.
• Proven ability to lead requirements, design, use cases and testing scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team to deliver business requirements and functional design.
• Define and scope the project, and manage vendor engagements and Jira prioritization.
• Act as trusted advisor between business and IT and manage change/impact.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile

Jira

Salesforce

Insurance domain

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce platform

Job description

Zurich (Schaumburg, IL) seeks an IT Project Leader to lead the Salesforce project team in the development, business requirement, testing and execution of the defined scope. Specific duties include: lead the project team, define the business problem, and formulate the project/systems scope and objectives; utilize a detailed understanding of insurance, processes, and business systems to drive the research and analysis of the defined problem, design the recommended solution, and implement the solution, addressing associated change management; facilitate operational transformation via strategic/industry perspectives acting as a thought partner with key business leaders, defining and structuring opportunities/projects to deliver the transformation strategy, leading this process reengineering and continuous improvement projects; lead the project team to deliver the business requirements and functional design of the system solution, full project strategy and execution, vendor management; and serve as trusted business advisor between business and IT. Option to work remotely 40% percent of the time.

Position requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related field of study, plus 6 years of experience in the job offered, or as a Project Leader, Project Manager, or similar position leading a project team. Must have 6 years of experience with each of the following: working as a Scrum Master in Agile setting; working with Agile development framework in large-scale Scrum; working with Jira; working with Salesforce platform; working with Insurance application in Underwriting or Claims applications; leading large scale teams through requirements, design, use cases and testing scenarios; reviewing testing strategy and results for implementation; managing vendor engagements; and managing prioritization of Jira stories with business partners to ensure execution of solution. Option to work remotely 40% percent of the time.

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $133,900.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here.]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment - so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code 1033.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No