IT Project Manager Office Lead

Gallagher

Rolling Meadows, IL

Full Time

Director

5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Join our growing team at Gallagher Bassett as the AVP PMO, responsible for building, managing, and growing the Gallagher Bassett Project Management Office. The role involves supporting project teams with guidance, tools, and resources to improve project success rates, with opportunities to develop leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills. This is a hybrid role based out of Gallagher's global headquarters in Rolling Meadows, IL, offering flexible work arrangements and a focus on collaboration and making a positive impact in clients' and claimants' lives.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee PMO staff who provide oversight of all Product and IT programs globally.
Support and drive Agile Transformation initiatives.
Maintain project management metrics, processes, and best practices to ensure efficient project execution aligned with organizational goals.
Mentor Project Managers by providing guidance, feedback, and support to foster professional growth and development.
Establish evaluation criteria and conduct regular assessments to ensure Project Managers meet performance standards, project objectives, budgets, timelines, and quality metrics.
Perform staffing capacity analysis for PMO and IT delivery teams.
Serve as Editor-in-Chief of PMO Publications, including program-level budgets, charters, status reports, change requests, quality reviews, and executive briefings.

Requirements

Proven experience in managing a Program Management Office (PMO) or similar leadership role.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong editorial skills with experience in producing executive-level documents and reports.
Ability to interact effectively with senior executives and stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a leadership role within a PMO or related field.

Nice to Have

Certified Change Management Professional (preferred).
PMP or equivalent project management certification (preferred).

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a leadership role within a PMO or related field.

Benefits & Perks

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one.
Life and accident insurance.
401(K) and Roth options.
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA).
Educational expense reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Digital mental health services (Talkspace).
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function).
Training programs.
Gallagher Thrive program for health and wellbeing.
Charitable matching gift program.
And more...

Working at Gallagher

Gallagher embraces inclusion and diversity as a core part of its business, supporting sustainability and community engagement. The organization values employees' diverse identities, experiences, and talents, viewing diversity as a vital strength. Gallagher is committed to equal employment opportunity and making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, fostering a workplace that promotes collaboration, positive impact, and shared success.

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