Project Manager

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Bradenton (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk management is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee diverse projects from conceptual design through implementation. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage client-facing initiatives while working collaboratively with internal teams. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly within the insurance industry.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans

Life and accident insurance

401(K) and Roth options

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Digital mental health services

Flexible work hours

Training programs

Qualifications

• 5 or more years related experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management and SDLC processes.
• Experience in Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with implementation goals.
• Manage projects with oversight to ensure success as defined by adherence to scope, budget, and timeline.
• Lead regular status meetings to determine progress and address challenges.

Skills

Project Management

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Introduction

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

How you'll make an impact

Project Manager Job Summary

We are actively seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a wide variety of projects and project teams, from conceptual design through implementation. This role will be client facing while also work alongside interdepartmental personnel for each project to maximize resources and overall efficiency. This position is responsible for the successful scheduling, coordination, and completion of assigned projects on time and within scope. The range of assigned projects will include client facing initiatives and internal deliverables. This role will be the key voice in communicating with customer project teams, aligning deliverables, and managing project plans in an agile workspace.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with implementation goals
• Manage projects with top-down oversight throughout the entire execution to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline
• Coordinate with related Business and IT Stakeholders during all project phases, from initial development through technical implementation
• Analyze, plan, and develop strategic roadmaps for scheduled projects
• As needed, develop and provide approval of project related business requirements documentation
• Assign and oversee the daily tasks and milestones of project teams while ensuring all resources are actively working toward established goals
• Lead regular status meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges
• Lead client facing project meetings to gain updates and report back on status of initiatives
• Determine and define clear deliverables, capacity, roles and responsibilities of internal resources

• Responsible for reporting and communicating project status’ to internal and client Stakeholders
• At times, this role will work directly with vendors on related project initiatives

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field required
• 5 or more years related experience
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management and SDLC processes and methodologies
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and leading project teams
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment
• Monitor project progress continuously and create detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables
• Communicate proactively with all involved personnel to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements
• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and creative problem-solving skills
• Must be able to “wear multiple hats” with excellent multitasking skills
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment
• Experience in Agile methodologies, working with IT teams and leading project team resources
• Experience within the insurance industry is preferred

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Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.