Strategic Project Leader: Transformation & Change

Howden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible PTO and parental leave

Life and Disability insurance

Job summary

Howden US is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives for our US Retail platform. You’ll coordinate multiple workstreams with business leaders, process owners, and technology teams to deliver on time, within scope, and with measurable benefits.

This role blends operations, transformation, and change management; you’ll ensure adherence to PMO standards, manage risks, and communicate with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Project Management roles – preferably within the insurance brokerage space.
• Demonstrated experience leading business transformation, process improvement, or systems implementation projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, or hybrid).
• Proficiency with project portfolio management tools (e.g., Monday.com) and reporting platforms.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; PMP or equivalent certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee end-to-end delivery of projects with clear scope, timelines, and success criteria.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning process, technology, and organizational change.
• Monitor health, risks, issues, and barriers to ensure delivery.
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, tools, and reporting requirements.
• Execute change management activities including impact assessment and adoption tracking.

Skills

Multi-workstream leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinker

PMO compliance

Attention to detail

Delivery excellence

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

Howden US is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives for our US Retail platform. You’ll coordinate multiple workstreams with business leaders, process owners, and technology teams to deliver on time, within scope, and with measurable benefits.

This role blends operations, transformation, and change management; you’ll ensure adherence to PMO standards, manage risks, and communicate with senior leadership.