Project Lead

aoins; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Matched 401(k)

Fully-funded pension plan

Bonuses

Generous paid time off

Mentoring and training

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Project Lead to manage day-to-day operations of company projects within the Delivery Management Office. Responsibilities include coordinating multi-member teams, creating and executing work plans, and ensuring stakeholder objectives are met.

The role offers a merit-based work-from-home option with in-person training; occasional on-site presence at our Lansing office is required. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or several years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exhibit good levels of organization, communication, and leadership
• Demonstrated track record of effectively working with individuals from different backgrounds and experience levels.
• Proven performance delivering high-quality solutions on individual projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively and possess good problem resolution skills; write routine reports and correspondence; facilitate team meetings; understand complex concepts; inspire others to attain goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work for projects involving multiple team members.
• Create and execute project work plans to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identify resources needed and work with leaders to assign individual tasks.
• Prepare and review project-related documents before passing along to stakeholders.
• Apply project management methodologies and best practices.
• Perform risk analysis and recommend actions to mitigate risk.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Ensure projects meet stakeholder objectives.

Skills

Organization & leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team facilitation

Cross-background collaboration

Project execution

Inspire others

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, this specific role could have the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Please note that we are not currently hiring fully remote positions. All candidates must have the ability to work in one of our tech offices from time to time. Our tech office for this role is in Lansing, Michigan.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated individual to join our Delivery Management Office Division as a Project Lead. Responsibilities are to manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of company projects. The position requires the person to:

• Coordinate work for projects involving multiple team members
• Create and execute project work plans to meet changing needs and requirements
• Help identify resources needed and work with leaders to assign individual tasks
• Prepare and review project-related documents prepared by the team before passing along to stakeholders
• Effectively apply project management methodologies and best practices
• Perform risk analysis and recommend actions to mitigate risk
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Ensure projects meet stakeholder objectives.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or several years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. These requirements may be waived or changed at Company discretion based on prior education or experience.
• Exhibit good levels of organization, communication, and leadership
• Demonstrated track record of effectively working with individuals from different backgrounds and experience levels.
• Proven performance delivering high-quality solutions on individual projects.
• Ability to
  • communicate effectively and possess good problem resolution skills
  • write routine reports and correspondence
  • facilitate team meetings and handle project conflicts within and outside of the team
  • understand complex concepts related to the project
  • Inspire other team members to attain goals and pursue excellence

Benefits

We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs, Auto-Owners also provides generous paid time off including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Auto-Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law.

Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.