Project Manager III

Ameritas-Life-Insurance-Corp; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. seeks a Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, using agile practices to achieve defined outcomes and business value. You will manage scope, schedule, costs, and risks while interfacing with sponsors and stakeholders.

The role requires 3–5+ years in project management, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and relevant certifications. This hybrid position is based in the Lincoln/Cincinnati area with in-office and remote work options, offering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3-5+ years of relevant project management related experience required.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or other similar project management certifications are useful.
• MBA or similar advanced degree desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize project teams on discrete initiatives.
• Utilize project management and agile methodologies to deliver outcomes and value.
• Direct and report on projects with moderate complexity and risk.
• Collaborate with sponsors to align project objectives and success criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, develop plans, and manage budgets and resources.
• Facilitate Agile practices including sprint planning and standups.
• Develop cost estimates and secure funding.
• Monitor plans, schedules, costs, and risks, reporting variances.
• Ensure training is provided for changes to business processes.
• Document lessons learned and store MAR control documents for audit.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Structured thinking

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Professional communication

Storytelling

Leadership

Change management

Professional judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or similar advanced degree

PMP/PMI-ACP certification

Job description

This position leads and organizes project teams on discrete initiatives, utilizing project management and agile methodologies and best practices to effectively deliver on an intended outcomes and deliver value for the organization. The incumbent directs and provides oversight and reporting on projects with moderate complexity, narrow to moderately defined scope, and low to moderate business value, cost, and risk.

In addition to utilizing project management methodologies, this role is expected to contribute in a broad consultative manner leveraging competency in problem solving, structured thinking, quantitative skills, analytical skills, business acumen, professional communication, storytelling, leadership (matrixed / indirect), change management, and professional judgement.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Cincinnati, OH or Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do:

• Work directly with sponsors to understand project strategic alignment and defined project objectives, benefits, success criteria, assumptions, constraints, and project steering team membership.
• Coordinate cross functional teams to identify project approach, break down project work into tasks, obtain estimates for those tasks, and identify task dependencies to create the project plan and schedule. May also facilitate Agile practices including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog coordination.
• Develop project cost estimates and work with sponsor to ensure funding for the initiative is available.
• Monitor and manage project plans, schedules, costs, and resources and reports on progress and variances to plan.
• Ensure stakeholders understand change to business processes and appropriate training is provided.
• Establish and follow review/approval processes for project deliverables while identifying and actively managing project risks and issues.
• Evaluate and document to a degree to which changes would affect the project scope, cost, quality, and schedule and provides alternatives to project steering team and sponsor for approval.
• Implement approved changes, manage related work tasks, and integrate approved changes into project baseline.
• Identify causes of variances in project scope, schedules, and costs, and document lessons learned that allow for improvements in delivery and/or project management.
• Ensure MAR control documents and approvals are stored in the appropriate location for audit.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3-5+ years of relevant project management related experience required.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or other similar project management certifications are useful.
• MBA or similar advanced degree desired.

What we offer:

A meaningful mission. Great benefits. A vibrant culture

Ameritas is an insurance, financial services and employee benefits provider. Our purpose is fulfilling life. It means helping all kinds of people, at every age and stage, get more out of life.

At Ameritas, you’ll find energizing work challenges. Flexible hybrid work options. Time for family and community. But dig deeper. Benefits at Ameritas cover things you expect -- and things you don’t.

Ameritas Benefits

For your money:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and quarterly contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Assistance.
• Incentive Program Bonuses.
• Competitive Pay.

For your time:

• Flexible Hybrid work.
• Thrive Days - Personal time off.
• Paid time off (PTO).

For your health and well-being:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Well-being programs with financial rewards.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

For your professional growth:

• Professional development programs.
• Leadership development programs.
• Employee resource groups.
• StrengthsFinder Program.

For your community:

• Matching donations program.
• Paid volunteer time– 8 hours per month.

For your family:

• Generous paid maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Backup child, elder and pet care support.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.

About this Position's Pay

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, career level, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. This position will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package (see above for details). This position will be eligible to participate in our Short-Term Incentive Plan with the annual target defined by the plan.

Pay Range $90,292.00 - $148,981.00 / year

Pay Transparency

Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices.

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