Project Manager III - Lincoln, NE

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive Program Bonuses

Competitive Pay

Flexible Hybrid work

PTO / Paid time off

Health Benefits

Job summary

Ameritas is seeking a Project Manager III to lead project teams, applying project management and agile practices to deliver defined outcomes and value. The role supports cross-functional collaboration across Lincoln, NE and Cincinnati, OH with a hybrid in-office/remote setup.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 3-5+ years of PM experience, and relevant certifications (PMP / PMI-ACP) are useful; MBA is desirable.

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.
• Previous management consulting or external consulting experience desired.
• MBA or similar advanced degree desired.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with sponsors to understand project strategic alignment and defined objectives.
• Coordinate cross functional teams to create project plan and schedule; facilitation of Agile practices.
• Develop project cost estimates and secure funding with sponsor buy-in.
• Monitor plans, schedules, costs, resources; report variances to plan.
• Ensure stakeholders understand changes to business processes and provide training.
• Establish review/approval processes for deliverables; manage risks and issues.
• Evaluate changes for impact on scope/cost/quality/schedule; propose alternatives.
• Implement approved changes and integrate into project baseline.
• Identify variances causes and document lessons learned for improvements.
• Ensure MAR control docs and approvals are stored for audit.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Storytelling

Change management

Professional judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or similar advanced degree

Tools

PMP

PMI-ACP

Job description

Project Manager III

Position Locations

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Area of Interests

Project Management

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-time

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.
• Previous management consulting or external consulting experience desired.
• 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.

Job Details

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.