About Canal Insurance
Canal Insurance Company specializes in insurance for commercial trucking and specialty transportation operations. Canal was founded in 1939 and is located in Greenville, South Carolina. At Canal, we recognize that our success would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees. We know that happiness and productivity go hand in hand, and to that end, we consciously cultivate a culture that enables us to recruit and retain the very best talent in the business.
A Culture With YOU in Mind

• Located in beautiful downtown Greenville, SC
• Career growth & advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee referral program
• Casual dress code
• Innovation-focused & customer-centric
• 80 years of industry expertise
• Committed to giving back to our community
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment

Benefits at Canal

• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 6%
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Generous PTO Plan

Project Manager
Job Summary : The Project Manager is responsible for leading, planning, and overseeing projects from conception through to completion. This role requires a strong ability to manage change, communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and maintain exceptional organizational skills. This position will report to the Director, Enterprise Project Management.
Major Accountabilities:
1. Comprehensive Project Leadership

• Lead a variety of projects, from inception to adoption, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to the defined scope, and budget constraints.
• Utilize robust project management methodologies to guide project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Expertly manage and prioritize tasks across multiple projects, maintaininga high level of precision and attention to detail.

2. Strategic Planning and Financial Management

• Collaboratively develop business cases, comprehensive project plans, and detailed budgets in partnership with business units.
• Employ financial acumen and strategic insight to optimize resource allocation and cost managemen

3. Team Formation and Role Definition

• Identify and assemble key project team members, clearly defining roles and responsibilities.
• Foster strong, trusting relationships with both team members and business partners.
• Work collaboratively across functions, infusing energy and positivity to motivate and drive commitment and action

4. Change Management Excellence

• Implement and oversee change management strategies, ensuring seamless transition and stakeholder buy-in for project related changes.
• Maintain consistent and transparent communication with stakeholders at all levels, providing updates on project status, potential risks, and arising issues.
• Organize and lead meetings to ensure alignment, mutual understanding, and collaborative problem-solving among project team members and stakeholders.

5. Dynamic Project Management

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of assigned projects.
• Manage and adapt to changes in project scope, schedule, and costs, ensuring continuous alignment with the change management plan and securing stakeholder acceptance.

6. Documentation and Reporting

• Diligently maintain all project documentation.
• Present regular project updates and status reports in required meetings.

7. Perform additional duties as necessary, adapting to evolving project needs and organizational goals.
Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience required.
Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent work experience required.
• Able to inspire a shared vision among cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; fosters and environment that supports learning, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Able to identify continuous improvement opportunities and encourage a team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• PMP, CAPM, or LSS certification preferred, but not required.
• 2-5 years' prior experience in project management.
• Experience with Project Management tools such as Monday.com, Microsoft Project, Asana, etc.
• Experiencing developing and managing project budgets
• Experience with software implementation projects required.

Special Considerations:
Physical Requirements: Constant use of vision, hearing, and communication (oral and written in person and via telephone).Frequent concentration, standing, walking, handling, reaching, and grasping.Occasional bending, kneeling and lifting (up to 25 lbs.).Heavy use of computer and office equipment.
Additional Requirements: Occasional travel may be required.Periodic work outside of standard business hours or on weekends may be required.