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Project Manager I

Zurich North America

Schaumburg, IL
Full Time
Senior
113k-185k
26 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Project Manager, and this person will work in a hybrid schedule out of our North America HQ in Schaumburg, IL. The role engages with stakeholders across Zurich North America leading IT Technology projects within the Application Delivery - Project Execution team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manages multiple small and medium-sized projects, sometimes simultaneously, supporting multiple business units.
  • Defining project goals, objectives, and deliverables. Creating a project plan including timelines, resource allocation, monthly status reporting and risk management strategies.
  • Maintains project records in accordance with ZNA project governance guidelines.
  • Building and leading a project team, assigning tasks, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders. Manage any escalations appropriately.
  • Identifying project stakeholders and maintaining regular communication with them to manage expectations and address any concerns.
  • Monitoring project costs, tracking expenses and making necessary adjustments to ensure the project stays within the allocated budget.
  • Strongly serving and supporting the Product Owner and Development Team in their delivery. Manages strategic go/no-go decisions.
  • Eliminate roadblocks, resolve issues, and align people and the organization in the overall effort.
  • Leads post-implementation review and shares findings for continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Application Design and Development area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Application Design and Development area.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience communicating with all levels of the organization, able to tailor the conversation to the audience.

Nice to Have

  • Scrum / Agile development experience.
  • Experience working with project management tools, such as Jira.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Insurance industry experience.

Qualifications

  • Educational background as specified in requirements (Bachelor's degree or High School Diploma with experience).

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive compensation with a proposed salary range of 113,100-185,100, plus short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Ongoing career development opportunities.
  • Inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and belonging.

Working at Zurich North America

Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. The company values diverse voices, inclusive behaviors, and actions that drive equity. They aim to build a brighter future for colleagues, customers, and communities, fostering an environment where employees feel a sense of belonging.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 2, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary113k-185k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Zurich North America

Website

zurichna.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Schaumburg, IL

Industry

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages

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