Program Manager / Change Management

*Hybrid role based in Johnston, RI*

Our property and casualty insurance client is seeking a program manager.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $70 - $80/hr

Responsibilities:

Project Leadership and Strategy:

• Establish a clear program structure with defined ownership and accountability to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Build strong relationships with leadership and stakeholders to define project scope and resolve conflicts.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines and dependencies, using Workfront.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project success and benefit realization.
• Collaborate with Finance and Portfolio Program Manager to monitor project budgets and expenses.
• Oversee department portfolio governance, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and business strategy.
• Facilitate cross-department collaboration to execute department priorities effectively.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, changes, risks, and issues.
• Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) to optimize execution.

Change Management:

• Develop and implement change strategies to drive readiness and adoption of new operating models.
• Lead change management activities, focusing on leadership enablement, training, and resistance management.
• Gather feedback to diagnose issues and inform corrective actions.

Team Leadership and Coaching:

• Define clear roles and responsibilities within the project team.
• Lead and inspire project teams, fostering continuous improvement and development.
• Implement performance metrics to monitor team efficiency and project outcomes.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks to minimize impact on timelines and outcomes.
• Track, escalate, and resolve issues promptly to ensure minimal disruption.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential challenges.

Evaluation and Transition:

• Conduct post-project evaluations to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Document lessons learned and best practices for future projects.
• Measure and report project execution success and change adoption using analytics.
• Manage smooth project closeout and transition, ensuring all deliverables are completed and documentation is finalized.

Experience Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in program and project management with experience leading multiple medium and large initiatives concurrently.
• 3-5 years of experience in change management execution.
• Proven experience in defining and implementing governance structures and processes.
• Proven ability to perform well under pressure, managing high demand and tight deadlines.
• Skilled in developing and managing comprehensive project plans leveraging Project Management software (i.e., Workfront).
• Strong relationship-building with leadership and internal stakeholders.
• Change Management qualifications (e.g., ADKAR certification) a plus.
• Experience in insurance industry, property loss prevention, or research a plus.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, MS or MBA a plus.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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