Business Project & Program Management Manager

The Opportunity: The purpose of this role is to lead a team of Project & Agile professionals ensuring adequate resource levels and quality of service to meet the needs of value streams and contribute to the successful execution of QBEs strategic direction.

• Location: Madison Wisconsin; Chicago Illinois; Atlanta Georgia

• Work Arrangement: This role is hybrid where you will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week.

• The salary range for this role is: $130500.00 - $215500.00

Your New Role

• Develop and maintain processes and tools for effective management of the Project & Agile function

• Manage the Project & Agile function in accordance with QBE ways of working

• Attract select develop motivate train and retain a high-quality workforce with the knowledge skill and desire to deliver excellent outcomes and customer service

• Capability uplift of the Project & Agile function in line with industry trends and practices

• Managing QBE projects and ensuring a focus on delivering to support business/division strategic objectives and delivering benefit to QBE

• Support the implementation of the business/division strategy to enable delivery of overall business targets

• Project planning using Microsoft Project or Agile methodology and aligned with QBE project management methodologies

• Performing regular program reporting including the reporting on schedule budget scope quality risks issues dependencies team stakeholders and benefits

• Escalating decisions as required to start stop and pass through key project stage gates

• Operating projects in alignment with QBEs program management methodologies

• Effective project risk and issue management

Required Qualifications

• Tertiary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Experience

• Project Management qualifications or certifications.

• Experience in large scale project or program role within a fast-paced large-scale commercial business environment.

• Successful experience in leading large change programs in a complex environment.

• Proven experience of managing key project controls (risks issues dependencies plans finances reporting etc.).

• Extensive experience of stakeholder management and successful teamwork.

Compensation Package: The salary range for this role is provided above. This is the national range for location(s) listed. The salary offer will be decided based on the roles complexity its location and the candidates professional background including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBEs annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual encourage all candidates to apply even if their salary expectations fall outside of this range as we are committed to finding the right fit for our team.

QBE Benefits: We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to:

• Hybrid Working a mix of working from home and in the office

• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis

• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%

• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching gym membership confidential counselling financial and legal advice

• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications and continuing education

• Employee Network and Community QBE actively supports six Employee Networks and many ways to give back to your community

To learn more click here: Benefits QBE US.

Why QBE What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world

At QBE were enabling a more resilient future for our customers communities environment and for our people. Were building momentum to achieve something significant and know our people are at the center of our success.

Our industry offers interesting and varied careers where you can help people to protect what matters most. As part of the QBE team youll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate talented and kind. And our international scale means were big enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact.

Join us now so you can be part of our success and we can be part of yours!

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; gender; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; protected veteran status; or disability or any other legally protected status.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.