Strategic Initiatives Project Manager

More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance and more. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.

But what truly sets us apart is our people, and the opportunities to grow your career with SelectQuote are unmatched.

We are seeking a Strategic Initiatives Project Manager to lead and execute complex projects within our Senior Division. This role demands a strong blend of project management experience analytical skills and strategic thinking to ensure alignment of project objectives with the company’s overall mission and vision. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and resourceful professional adept at managing multiple stakeholders across various teams while navigating competing priorities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute project plans defining scope objectives dependencies and detailed work schedules in partnership with senior management and relevant stakeholders
• Assign tasks coordinate activities among internal teams hold team members accountable and facilitate communication to ensure project milestones are achieved
• Act as a liaison between departments and the leadership team providing regular updates on project progress risks and opportunities
• Track project progress measure performance against established benchmarks and prepare regular status reports and presentations for stakeholders
• Partner with analytics team to assess project outcomes measure success and provide actionable insights that drive continuous improvement
• Identify potential project obstacles implement mitigation strategies and proactively address any issues that arise to maintain project momentum.
• Continuously assess and enhance processes by capturing lessons learned and optimizing workflows ensuring best practices are shared and adopted across projects.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Review the quality of work completed with the project team on a regularly to ensure it meets project standards
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications providing updates on project status risks and opportunities for improvement
• Facilitate meetings communicate needs and project standings and summarize deliverables to keep teams updated and aligned throughout the project

Skills/Abilities:

• Project Management Skills: Proven experience in managing projects from start to finish including full implementation of systems or processes
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities with a proven track record of effectively conveying complex information and influencing others. Strong teamwork and leadership skills are essential for fostering collaboration and driving results across diverse groups.
• Organization: Highly organized individual with the ability to track multiple work streams and projects at once and effectively prioritize between competing priorities
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically aligning project objectives with the company’s long-term goals and vision

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration Project Management or a related field with at least two years of experience in projects management OR Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed indoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

SelectQuote Core Values:

Service: We create positive customer experiences.

Entrepreneurship: We create innovate & take risks.

Leadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams.

Empowerment: We embrace a changing environment.

Courage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.

Teamwork: We help support & celebrate each other.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.