Project Manager

Horace Mann

Springfield, IL

Full Time

Entry Level

67k-106k

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. Join our skilled and dynamic team as a Project Manager, where you will lead cross-functional projects within Horace Mann. This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to deadlines and within budget, while ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them, including insurance and financial products tailored for educators.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple small or medium size projects simultaneously
Create and monitor project budgets and project plans
Ability to develop resourcing plan
Identify, document and escalate issues, risks and dependencies
Assist with stakeholder, steering committee and project sponsor reports and communications
Communicate to project sponsors and management
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables; establish clear project plans and schedules
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders; facilitate communication to maintain alignment and resolve issues
Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation plans to ensure project success
Monitor project progress, ensure milestones are met, and report on performance to senior management

Requirements

Product Experience in one or more lines of business
1-4 years project management experience
Certification or course work in project management (i.e. CAPM, PMP)

Working at Horace Mann

We are motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them, including special rates and benefits for educators.

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