PMO Manager - Crop

QBE North America; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

22 weeks paid parental leave

401(k) with company match up to 8%

Well-being program and counseling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Networks

Job summary

QBE North America is seeking a senior PMO leader to oversee governance, staffing, and resource development within the PMO across multiple portfolios. The role emphasizes coordinating cross-functional initiatives to ensure consistent execution and alignment with business outcomes.

The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence 2-3 days per week across Fargo, ND or Ramsey, MN, with broad geographic exposure. A tertiary degree and extensive PMO experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree or equivalent education/work experience.
• Experience in staff practice and talent development.
• Experience in PMO and project governance.
• Experience in project staffing and capacity planning.
• Experience in project delivery and SDLC methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a project management (PM) practice development function.
• Oversee PMO and project governance activities across relevant portfolios.
• Ensure skilled project PM resources are placed on projects.
• Deliver top-quality PM talent through innovative candidate sourcing strategies.
• Ensure effective project initiation readiness by assessing plans, stakeholder engagement, and dependencies.
• Support PMO stage gate and funding process adherence.
• Monitor inflight programs and projects for alignment with business outcomes.
• Manage budgeted resources by forecasting needs and accounting for expenses.
• Lead coordination with Governance and Performance Management on Project Quality audit plans.

Skills

Staffing & talent development

PMO & project governance

Project staffing & capacity planning

PM delivery & SDLC

Education

Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

The Opportunity:

The purpose of this role is to oversee the coordination and integration of project governance, staffing, and resource development functions within the Program Management Office (PMO), ensuring alignment and synergy across initiatives. This role involves managing cross-functional portfolio initiatives with a consistent philosophy to drive successful execution.

Location:

Fargo, North Dakota, Council Bluffs, Iowa or Ramsey, Minnesota

Work Arrangement:

This role is hybrid, where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week.

The salary range for this role is:

$130,000.00 - $195,500.00, depending on experience and geographic location

Your New Role:

• Build and lead a project management (PM) practice development function.
• Oversee Project Management Office (PMO) and project governance activities across relevant portfolios.
• Ensure skilled project PM resources are placed on projects.
• Deliver top-quality PM talent through innovative candidate sourcing strategies.
• Ensure effective project initiation readiness by assessing plans, stakeholder engagement, and dependencies.
• Support PMO stage gate and funding process adherence.
• Monitor inflight programs and projects for alignment with business outcomes.
• Manage budgeted resources by forecasting needs and accounting for expenses.
• Lead coordination with Governance and Performance Management on Project Quality audit plans.

Required Qualifications:

• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Work Experience:

• Experience in project staff practice and talent development.
• Experience in PMO and project governance.
• Experience in project staffing and capacity planning.
• Experience in project delivery and project management methodologies such as SDLC.

QBE, a global insurance leader, is the proud parent company of NAU Country Insurance Company. NAU Country writes in 48 states and has nine locations nationwide. Together, we combine the history, expertise, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence to provide unparalleled insurance solutions to our customers and communities worldwide.

Compensation Package:

The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE's annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range, as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits

• Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community - QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more, click here: Benefits | QBE US .

Why QBE? What if you could have a positive impact - at work and in the world?

At QBE, we're enabling a more resilient future - for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We're building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team, you'll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we're big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now, so you can be part of our success - and we can be part of yours!

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Supplementary information

Skills: Critical Thinking, Delivery Management, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Personal Injury Claims, Portfolio Management, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Waterfall Model

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.