Sentry Insurance
Director of Project Management (Hybrid Work Model)
Sentry Insurance, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States, 54481
Overview
At Sentry, we're more than just insurance—and we can offer you more than just a job. We want you to enjoy a career with us, where you're in the driver's seat of your career path with access to resources to help you succeed personally and professionally. The Director of Project Management is responsible for the operation of Sentry's centralized Project Management Office (PMO) and for managing the ongoing development and implementation of the PMO strategy, project management lifecycle methodology, and alignment of the PMO vision with the overall organizational vision. What You'll Do
You'll be a valuable contributor to our team. As a Sentry associate, we believe in your skills and knowledge. Your input and participation matter. You'll have the opportunity to: Innovate:
Through our agile development process, apply creativity and innovation to drive new solutions. Learn:
Sentry provides resources to help you further your career and personal development, including Sentry University, LinkedIn Learning, and peer-led educational sessions and communities. Grow:
Sentry provides opportunities to grow in your career. Through meaningful, ongoing conversations about growth and development, associates are encouraged to take ownership of their career path. Contribute:
As the Director of Project Management, you will: Oversee and lead project management staff to ensure the team meets or exceeds customer expectations. Assign project management staff to projects based on skill requirements and availability. Administer human resources activities including timely performance and salary reviews and ensure subordinates adhere to HR policies; select, develop, motivate, and recognize staff. Determine the need for outsourcing of projects, review available resources, and select a vendor to meet project needs. Participate in overall strategic project budgeting, cost-benefit analysis (CBA) creation, and cross-project resource management. Manage the IT project pipeline to prevent bottlenecks, adjust project priorities based on business needs, and ensure adequate attention to projects. Develop, implement, and maintain standard processes and procedures for project delivery, including Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), urgent project methodology, and quality assurance principles. Develop and maintain standard project management tools, including a central project repository, time tracking, requirements database, etc. Mature a PMO practice involving complex system development and business projects. Prepare, with the Project Manager and project team, a formal proposal and recommendation for each project. Review the project work plan identifying tasks and a timetable for completion. Ensure appropriate project analysis steps are completed for each project, including problem and solution statements, as well as scope and size definitions. What it Takes
Bachelors Degree
or equivalent work experience. Minimum 8 years
of related work experience. Degree in Information Technology, industrial engineering or project management. Previous experience in a Project Management role. Previous experience in a supervisory role or training in supervisory skills beneficial. Analytical ability to research, develop and make conclusive decisions. Good human relations and communications skills. Organization, leadership, and people management skills. If you have experience in the skills listed above, please consider joining our Sentry team! What You'll Receive
You can enjoy a complete benefits package, including generous paid time off, 8% 401(k) match, matching charitable gift program, bonus plan based on company performance, meal stipends, associate discounts, volunteer time off and more! Work Model and Equipment
You want a positive work/life balance. Our hybrid work model allows you to work from home on Monday and Friday, with in-office collaboration on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We provide you with equipment to work at home and in the office to support effective work in both locations. About Sentry
Our Background : We're part of one of the largest and most financially secure mutual insurance groups in the nation. We've earned an A+ rating from AM Best every year since 1992. Our associates bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to make Sentry who we are. We're honored to be named on Forbes list of America's Best Midsize Employers, joining a select group of 400 companies. We're in the business of helping others, including the communities where we live and work. Our annual United Way campaign has raised more than $1 million in recent years. Our Stevens Point campus offers a full-service fitness center, swimming pool, basketball and racquetball courts, auto center, credit union, on-site Aspirus clinic, restaurants, boutique hotel, and the award-winning SentryWorld golf course. How You'll Apply
We'd love for you to join us. Please complete your online application and upload your resume on our Careers site. If you have applied with us before, you only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying with Sentry, please create an account. If you have specific questions regarding the position, application process, or are interested in learning more about Sentry, please reach out to Katelynne Rivera, Talent Acquisition Specialist Sr. For this position, Sentry does not offer employment to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Your opportunity awaits. Talent Acquisition Specialist Thank you for your interest in Sentry! Katelynne Rivera Katelynne.Rivera@Sentry.com Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
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At Sentry, we're more than just insurance—and we can offer you more than just a job. We want you to enjoy a career with us, where you're in the driver's seat of your career path with access to resources to help you succeed personally and professionally. The Director of Project Management is responsible for the operation of Sentry's centralized Project Management Office (PMO) and for managing the ongoing development and implementation of the PMO strategy, project management lifecycle methodology, and alignment of the PMO vision with the overall organizational vision. What You'll Do
You'll be a valuable contributor to our team. As a Sentry associate, we believe in your skills and knowledge. Your input and participation matter. You'll have the opportunity to: Innovate:
Through our agile development process, apply creativity and innovation to drive new solutions. Learn:
Sentry provides resources to help you further your career and personal development, including Sentry University, LinkedIn Learning, and peer-led educational sessions and communities. Grow:
Sentry provides opportunities to grow in your career. Through meaningful, ongoing conversations about growth and development, associates are encouraged to take ownership of their career path. Contribute:
As the Director of Project Management, you will: Oversee and lead project management staff to ensure the team meets or exceeds customer expectations. Assign project management staff to projects based on skill requirements and availability. Administer human resources activities including timely performance and salary reviews and ensure subordinates adhere to HR policies; select, develop, motivate, and recognize staff. Determine the need for outsourcing of projects, review available resources, and select a vendor to meet project needs. Participate in overall strategic project budgeting, cost-benefit analysis (CBA) creation, and cross-project resource management. Manage the IT project pipeline to prevent bottlenecks, adjust project priorities based on business needs, and ensure adequate attention to projects. Develop, implement, and maintain standard processes and procedures for project delivery, including Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), urgent project methodology, and quality assurance principles. Develop and maintain standard project management tools, including a central project repository, time tracking, requirements database, etc. Mature a PMO practice involving complex system development and business projects. Prepare, with the Project Manager and project team, a formal proposal and recommendation for each project. Review the project work plan identifying tasks and a timetable for completion. Ensure appropriate project analysis steps are completed for each project, including problem and solution statements, as well as scope and size definitions. What it Takes
Bachelors Degree
or equivalent work experience. Minimum 8 years
of related work experience. Degree in Information Technology, industrial engineering or project management. Previous experience in a Project Management role. Previous experience in a supervisory role or training in supervisory skills beneficial. Analytical ability to research, develop and make conclusive decisions. Good human relations and communications skills. Organization, leadership, and people management skills. If you have experience in the skills listed above, please consider joining our Sentry team! What You'll Receive
You can enjoy a complete benefits package, including generous paid time off, 8% 401(k) match, matching charitable gift program, bonus plan based on company performance, meal stipends, associate discounts, volunteer time off and more! Work Model and Equipment
You want a positive work/life balance. Our hybrid work model allows you to work from home on Monday and Friday, with in-office collaboration on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We provide you with equipment to work at home and in the office to support effective work in both locations. About Sentry
Our Background : We're part of one of the largest and most financially secure mutual insurance groups in the nation. We've earned an A+ rating from AM Best every year since 1992. Our associates bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to make Sentry who we are. We're honored to be named on Forbes list of America's Best Midsize Employers, joining a select group of 400 companies. We're in the business of helping others, including the communities where we live and work. Our annual United Way campaign has raised more than $1 million in recent years. Our Stevens Point campus offers a full-service fitness center, swimming pool, basketball and racquetball courts, auto center, credit union, on-site Aspirus clinic, restaurants, boutique hotel, and the award-winning SentryWorld golf course. How You'll Apply
We'd love for you to join us. Please complete your online application and upload your resume on our Careers site. If you have applied with us before, you only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying with Sentry, please create an account. If you have specific questions regarding the position, application process, or are interested in learning more about Sentry, please reach out to Katelynne Rivera, Talent Acquisition Specialist Sr. For this position, Sentry does not offer employment to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Your opportunity awaits. Talent Acquisition Specialist Thank you for your interest in Sentry! Katelynne Rivera Katelynne.Rivera@Sentry.com Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
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