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Program Manager - Strategic Projects

Combined Insurance
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our team in the role of Program Manager, Strategic Projects. The Program Manager will be responsible for supporting cross-functional teams with successful execution of strategic projects aimed at driving the company's growth and success. This individual should possess exceptional leadership and project management skills, along with a strategic mindset and ability to collaborate cross-functionally to achieve organizational objectives and operational readiness. The Program Manager will play a critical role in supporting the implementation of initiatives that align with the company’s long-term goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development and execution of strategic projects including facilitating collaboration of the design, planning and execution to ensure capabilities are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high quality standards.
  • Program management: Serve as the central point of contact and lead for all project-related activities, managing project teams, communication, and resources effectively.
  • Strategic planning and analysis support: facilitate and support a thorough analysis of current and future business requirements to identify and prioritize strategic projects that support the company's growth plans.
  • Stakeholder management: Foster effective relationships with key stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, and external partners, to drive collaboration, alignment, and successful project outcomes.
  • Risk management: Identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
  • Continuous improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery.

COMPETENCIES

  • Problem Solving : Takes an organized and logical approach to thinking through problems and complex issues. Simplifies complexity by breaking down issues into manageable parts. Looks beyond the obvious to get at root causes. Develops insight into problems, issues and situation.
  • Continuous Learning : Demonstrates a desire and capacity to expand expertise, develop new skills and grow professionally. Seeks and takes ownership of opportunities to learn, acquire new knowledge and deepen technical expertise. Takes advantage of formal and informal developmental opportunities. Takes on challenging work assignments that lead to professional growth
  • Initiative : Willingly does more than is required or expected in the job. Meets objectives on time with minimal supervision. Eager and willing to go the extra mile in terms of time and effort. Is self-motivated and seizes opportunities to make a difference.
  • Adaptability : Ability to re-direct personal efforts in response to changing circumstances. Is receptive to new ideas and new ways of doing things. Effectively prioritizes according to competing demands and shifting objectives. Can navigate through uncertainty and knows when to change course
  • Results Orientation : Effectively executes on plans, drives for results and takes accountability for outcomes. Perseveres and does not give up easily in challenging situations. Recognizes and capitalizes on opportunities. Takes full accountability for achieving (or failing to achieve) desired results
  • Values Orientation : Upholds and models Chubb values and always does the right thing for the company, colleagues and customers. Is direct truthful and trusted by others. Acts as a team player. Acts ethically and maintains a high level of professional integrity. Fosters high collaboration within own team and across the company; constantly acts and thinks “One Chubb”

Skills:

  • Strong understanding of strategic planning, project management methodologies, and change management principles.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
  • Proficient in project management software and tools.

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  • Life and health insurance product and operational experience.
  • Proven track record of at least 5 years in program management or project management roles, preferably in a strategic function.
  • Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) are highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with a proven strategic mindset and project management expertise to contribute to the success and growth of our organization. If you are a team player with exceptional leadership skills and a drive for achieving results, we encourage you to apply.

The pay range for the role is $120,000to $130,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website . The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.



OUR BENEFITS
As a Chubb corporate employee, you have access to one of the most comprehensive benefit plans in the business, designed to meet your needs and help you reach your financial goals. More details can be found here . Chubb is committed to supporting its employees with a comprehensive compensation package that is appropriate in the market where they work. Below are several of the many benefits we offer our employees:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A company-match 401(k) plan
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee referral bonuses

ABOUT COMBINED INSURANCE

Combined Insurance Company of America is a Chubb company and a leading provider of supplemental accident, health, disability, and life insurance products in North America. Headquartered in Chicago, with satellite office in Columbia, SC, Combined is celebrating over 100 years in business. We are committed to making the world of supplemental insurance easy to access and understand. The company has an A rating by the Better Business Bureau and an A (Superior) financial strength rating by A.M. Best. We are ranked by VIQTORY as the number one Military Friendly® Employer in 2023 (over $1 billion revenue category), marking Combined's twelfth consecutive year on the Top 10 list. We pride ourselves on approaching all situations with a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) and encouraging collaboration.


ABOUT CHUBB
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

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