Project Manager (MA OR MI HYBRID)

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.

Our organization is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our growing team in our Worcester, MA office or Howell, MI in a hybrid flex work arrangement.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
 

The position offers the opportunity to partner PL wide with multiple business work streams including but not limited to: operations, strategy, underwriting, innovation, and technology at the Hanover while leading a cross-functional team delivering on a variety of projects. If you love working in a collaborative, innovative and learning environment, then we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager looking for a new creative challenge.   

As a member of the team, you are expected to lead the execution and delivery of a wide variety of operational projects that intersection with technology and strategy while collaborating with business partners to advance the organization. You are methodical, have excellent communication and time management skills – and can utilize those skills effectively across various business units. 

Ultimately, the Project Manager is responsible for managing a wide range of projects of varying complexity. 

With your solid blend of project management, communication, change management and business facing skills, you will successfully partner with areas across the enterprise to lead delivery of projects in operations. 

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Lead complex projects and has accountability for the estimating, planning, scheduling, tracking, management of risk, budget, change management, problem resolution, reporting and communicating
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously that may include application development, vendor-based software implementations, infrastructure changes, process development, tool selection or multiple combinations of each
• Have the ability to guide and direct team members and subject matter experts through design, development and deployment of solutions in operations inclusive of change management planning
• Have strong project plan management experience including work breakdown structures, milestones, dependencies and identification of critical path
• Manage project outcomes to ensure implementations are fit for use and purpose and support long term goals and objectives
• Manage interdependencies within their projects
• Provide transparency and reporting to overall governance and steering structure
• Lead the interaction with operational business partners, project team members, process team, learning and development, IT, strategy, under writing and external vendors to ensure clarity of the business problem, outcome and scope and ensures issues and risks are understood and resolved.
• Be responsible for building team alignment, encouraging team effort and successes, embracing continuous performance improvement through coaching, modeling the way, and developing followership through his/her daily interactions with the team.
• Solicits and applies standards and best practices as defined by the project management Center of Excellence (Coe), the Project Management Office (PMO) and operational best practices.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: 

• 3-5+ Years of related experience with project & program delivery (Waterfall, Agile or Iterative, Hybrid)
• Bachelor’s degree with a preference for business or related field
• Familiarization with project management tools such as MS Project, Planview or equivalent project management software.
• Strong Business Acumen; insurance industry knowledge preferred.
• Strong relationship management skills – Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple business units and all levels of from entry level to senior leadership and to foster strong relationships with them to aid successful project delivery
• Strong ability to think critically, connect dots and build integrated plans that include aggressive timelines, clear deliverables, risk identification and mitigation plans, and integrated change management plans.
• Someone with an agile mindset with a bias for proactive planning
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership skills that deliver results and align with our CARE values
• Strong presentation skills with ability to craft audience specific messages.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT:

It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.

BENEFITS:

We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
• Click here for the full list of Benefits

EEO statement:

The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers.  The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.  

Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.” 

As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.  Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: HRServices@hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.

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