Project Lead – Common Functions

aoins; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched 401(k)

Fully-funded pension plan

Bonus programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Auto-Owners Insurance in Michigan is seeking a motivated Project Lead to join our team. The role focuses on developing business requirements, coordinating large projects, and aligning business and technology teams.

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program after initial in-person training; leadership defines work-from-home time. You will collaborate with SMEs, participate in workshops, and organize cross-functional meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Above average communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to learn business processes.
• Ability to utilize a PC and applicable business software.
• Competency to learn new software tools.
• Organize and interpret data.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop business requirements and related business rules based on business decision.
• Handle the coordination of larger projects.
• Work closely with the business subject matter experts in the definition, training, implementation, and support of business requirements
• Define requirements through interviews, workshops, surveys, and existing system documentation or procedures.
• Evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and translate high level information into details.
• Act as liaison between the business and technology teams.
• Work with software tools to gather and document requirements and rules.
• Perform high level testing in coordination with the detailed testing by quality assurance teams.
• Organize and lead meetings with business, technology, and quality assurance teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

PC proficiency

Software tools learning

Data organization

Multitasking

Business knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

A career at Auto-Owners is challenging and rewarding. Our group of caring associates create financial security by helping individuals and businesses make a new start when a loss occurs.

Job Description

We offer a merit-based work-from-home program based on job responsibilities. After initial training in-person, you could have the flexibility of work-from-home time as defined by the leadership team.

Auto-Owners Insurance, a top-rated insurance carrier, is seeking a motivated Project Lead to join our team. The position requires the following, but is not limited to:

• Develop business requirements and related business rules based on business decision.


• Handle the coordination of larger projects.


• Work closely with the business subject matter experts in the definition, training, implementation, and support of business requirements


• Define requirements through interviews, workshops, surveys, and existing system documentation or procedures.


• Evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and translate high level information into details.


• Act as liaison between the business and technology teams.


• Work with software tools to gather and document requirements and rules.


• Perform high level testing in coordination with the detailed testing by quality assurance teams.


• Organize and lead meetings with business, technology, and quality assurance teams.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience


• Above average communication skills (written and verbal)


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to learn business processes


• Ability to utilize a PC and applicable business software


• Competency to learn new software tools


• Organize and interpret data


• Ability to handle multiple assignments

Benefits

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. 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. If you’re looking to do rewarding work alongside great people, Auto-Owners is the place for you!

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.