Zurich Insurance
Learning and Development Program, Data, and Project Management Lead
Zurich Insurance, Schaumburg, Illinois, us, 60159
Learning and Development Program, Data, and Project Management Lead
Zurich North America HR Talent Development is hiring an experienced Talent Enablement Program, Data, and Project Management Lead, reporting to the Director of Talent Enablement. In this role you will lead the design and delivery of performance improvement initiatives that address organization-wide capability gaps. The ideal candidate brings strong project management, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive measurable outcomes. This person will work in a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week presence in the Schaumburg Headquarters.
Key Accountabilities
Drive Skills Strategy Execution: Partner with stakeholders to execute on ZNA’s skills strategy—identifying current and future skill needs, building targeted development initiatives, and supporting a culture of continuous learning.
Enable Skills Intelligence: Lead the strategic management and optimization of tools that power our skills strategy—ensuring they deliver actionable insights, support capability planning, and drive informed talent decisions across the organization.
Deliver Strategic Initiatives: Lead the planning and execution of high-impact talent initiatives—coordinating across teams, managing timelines and resources, and ensuring solutions are delivered effectively and aligned with business priorities.
Lead Performance Initiatives: Scope, manage, and deliver performance improvement projects that address enterprise-wide capability gaps and drive measurable outcomes.
Evaluate and Improve: Use skill, performance, and feedback data to evaluate solution effectiveness, inform continuous improvement, and guide future investments.
Champion Growth and Change: Serve as a visible advocate for skills development and continuous learning—helping teams adapt, grow, and prepare for the future.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Organizational Development area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Organizational Development area AND
8 or more years of experience consulting with business partners or clients, or in project management
Experience managing large-scale projects
Experience in learning and development/education, performance consulting or human performance
Experience in coaching human resources and business leaders on learning and development initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Strong data analytics skills
Strong data analytics software skills including Excel and PowerBI
Strong consulting and presentation skills
Strong project management skills
Experience implementing an LMS strategy and systems
Experience with vendor and stakeholder management
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The proposed salary range for this position is $94,100.00 - $154,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Location: Schaumburg, IL (Hybrid work model)
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Key Accountabilities
Drive Skills Strategy Execution: Partner with stakeholders to execute on ZNA’s skills strategy—identifying current and future skill needs, building targeted development initiatives, and supporting a culture of continuous learning.
Enable Skills Intelligence: Lead the strategic management and optimization of tools that power our skills strategy—ensuring they deliver actionable insights, support capability planning, and drive informed talent decisions across the organization.
Deliver Strategic Initiatives: Lead the planning and execution of high-impact talent initiatives—coordinating across teams, managing timelines and resources, and ensuring solutions are delivered effectively and aligned with business priorities.
Lead Performance Initiatives: Scope, manage, and deliver performance improvement projects that address enterprise-wide capability gaps and drive measurable outcomes.
Evaluate and Improve: Use skill, performance, and feedback data to evaluate solution effectiveness, inform continuous improvement, and guide future investments.
Champion Growth and Change: Serve as a visible advocate for skills development and continuous learning—helping teams adapt, grow, and prepare for the future.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Organizational Development area OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Organizational Development area AND
8 or more years of experience consulting with business partners or clients, or in project management
Experience managing large-scale projects
Experience in learning and development/education, performance consulting or human performance
Experience in coaching human resources and business leaders on learning and development initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
Strong data analytics skills
Strong data analytics software skills including Excel and PowerBI
Strong consulting and presentation skills
Strong project management skills
Experience implementing an LMS strategy and systems
Experience with vendor and stakeholder management
At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. The proposed salary range for this position is $94,100.00 - $154,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Location: Schaumburg, IL (Hybrid work model)
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