Sr. Project Lead

Paycom - ATS; Bel Air (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harford Mutual Insurance Group is seeking a Sr. Project Lead to drive large, visible strategic initiatives through the full project life cycle. You will partner with business and technology leaders to set priorities, manage risks, and ensure delivery within scope and budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's in IT/CS, 7–10 years in PM, and PMP certification. Hybrid work model in Bel Air, MD, with a focus on governance, planning, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• 7–10 years of experience in project management or related field; insurance industry experience preferred.
• Project Management Professional certification (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex strategic initiatives across multiple departments.
• Guide teams through planning, execution, implementation, stabilization, and change management.
• Establish scope, objectives, timelines, resources, governance, and success measures.
• Manage backlogs with stakeholders; lead SCRUMs, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Anticipate risks and dependencies; develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide leadership reporting on status, risks, and recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Scrum

Azure DevOps

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft 365

Job description

WHO WE ARE:Harford Mutual Insurance Group is a growing, dynamic mutual insurance carrier providing commercial property and casualty insurance products and services to a regional market. Headquartered in Harford County, Maryland, Harford Mutual offers a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment with a rich company culture. Founded in 1842 on the principles of mutuality, we believe in insuring opportunity through mutual success for our policyholders, agents, communities, and employees, and invite our employees to continue that tradition with respect, integrity, exemplary service, and personal responsibility.Listed within this posting is the anticipated salary range for this position, plus variable incentive compensation. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will be dependent on several factors that include, but are not limited to, your business experience, education, and individual capacity. Harford Mutual is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.THE OPPORTUNITY:The Sr. Project Lead is responsible for leading large, complex, and highly visible strategic initiatives through the full project management life cycle. This role provides project leadership across multiple departments, balancing competing priorities, organizational dependencies, resource constraints, and stakeholder needs. The Sr. Project Lead partners with business and technology leaders to establish priorities, address risks, and support informed decision-making while ensuring initiatives are delivered within defined timeline, scope, and budget. The role also strengthens project delivery practices and serves as a mentor and resource to other Project Leads. This position offers the chance to contribute to organizational success through strong leadership and strategic execution.LOCATION:Hybrid (Bel Air, MD Office)WHAT YOU’LL DO:Lead large, complex, and highly visible strategic initiatives across multiple departmentsGuide project teams through planning, execution, implementation, stabilization, change management, and project to achieve project goals and objectivesEstablish project scope, objectives, timelines, resource needs, governance, and measures of success.Day to day management of a project to include working with Stakeholders to define project backlogs, lead daily SCRUMS, sprint planning, sprint demos, sprint and project retrospectives and identify/resolve obstaclesAnticipate risks, dependencies, assumptions, and resource constraints, and develop appropriate mitigation strategiesManage all phases of the projects, including inception, implementation, stabilization, go-live, and project close ensuring adherence to timelines and budgetsEnsure project information, decisions, risks, status, and supporting documentation are current and maintained in the designated systems of record.Facilitate effective communication among team members throughout the project lifecycleAnticipate risks, dependencies, assumptions, and resource constraints, and develop appropriate mitigation strategiesProvide leadership reporting on project status, risks, outcomes, and recommendations.Manages project in project management tool such as Azure Dev OpsPartner with business and technology leaders to establish priorities, resolve conflicts, and support informed decision-makingResponsible for creating, editing, and updating project documentationDrive continuous improvement in project delivery practices, governance, and standardsWHAT YOU’LL BRING:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field7 - 10 years of experience in project management or a related field; Insurance industry experience preferredProject Management Professional certificationDemonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiativesKnowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, traditional, and hybrid delivery approachesProficiency with Microsoft 365 and applicable project management toolsBENEFITS:PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.EEO STATEMENT:Harford Mutual Insurance Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position.Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package. To learn more, please visit the Perks & Benefits on our website.