ABOUT HUB

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence. 

 

HUB is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

HUB’s dynamic and growing Technology and Operations Delivery PMO has an opportunity for a project manager to step in and lead high-performing teams on mission critical, enterprise-changing initiatives.  The successful candidate will be an A+ communicator who is ready for the spotlight, welcomes challenges, and always drives for the best business outcome.  Seeking a leader who will bring a perspective, contribute to the intellectual strength of the Technology and Operations Delivery PMO team, and work with a mindset of continual improvement.  Must show track record of career growth and ability to articulate the business value of the projects and programs they have led. 

This is an individual contributor role but experience as a team manager with a focus on growing and developing people is helpful and welcome.  This leader will have primary responsibility for delivery as well as opportunities for shaping and managing demand, working with business counterparts to develop solutions and build business cases.  Full command and in-depth experience across waterfall development methodology is required. Strong background in agile methodologies is strongly desired.  This is a next-level opportunity for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

Lead complex, high visibility initiatives, toward achieving critical IT-enabled business objectivesDevelop in-depth understanding of HUB's business goals in order to plan and execute effective project delivery strategyProvide leadership and motivation to project team members across multiple simultaneous initiativesCreate collaborative environment among business teams, internal IT teams, and vendorsHold vendors and strategic partners accountable for delivering the scope, timeline, and business benefits as promised in statements of workUnderstand and anticipate the priorities of the business through building productive working relationships with HUB business colleaguesDevelop high level of IT organizational agility; understand HUB's enterprise solutions and pursue effective relationships with the IT teams that support and enhance these solutionsManage key stakeholders; communicate critical project information, and actionable insights, to the right stakeholders at the right timeImplement course correction measures at initial signs of trouble to ensure healthy scope, schedule, budget, and business valueCoordinate with business liaisons and organizational change management resources to ensure end-user impacts are properly communicated and adoptedBuild relationships with IT Operations teams to coordinate on smooth transition into productionCollaborate with Technology and Operations Delivery PMO colleagues on team initiatives to enhance PMO delivery methodologies; grow organizational capabilities across both traditional waterfall and agile delivery approachesContribute to project intake process; help manage incoming demand; help develop business casesPrimary contacts include: CIO/CTO, Director - Technology Business Management, IT steering committee, Finance leadership, IT leadership team and staff and Business unit executives

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, computer science, information systems, business administration or related field. In lieu of degree, an equivalent amount of relevant work experience will be considered.Minimum 5-10 years’ experience working in key roles on major delivery initiativesAt least 5-years’ experience acting in the lead delivery role on projects or programs, which are highly complex, large, and central to enterprise strategyEffectively delivered initiatives that have had disruptive impact on high number of usersPassionate about delivering business value to business partners and end-usersCustomer centric mindset that anticipates business needs and responds positively to feedbackAbility to simultaneously manage multiple complex projects that vary in scope and sizeAbility to lead and motivate others, demonstrating empathy and knowledge of personality typesExperience managing multiple executive stakeholdersSuccessfully held vendors accountable for deliveryExcellent writing & interpersonal communication skillsExcellent at presentation and persuasion; know how to adjust message for the audienceHigh aptitude for explaining complex concepts to executive and business audiencesDesire to learnExperienced in standard (waterfall) delivery methodologyProficiency in MS Project, MS Office Suite, and Sharepoint

Desired Qualifications:

People management responsibilities on a PMO or a software development teamConsultancy experience (not necessarily from the Big 4)Agile development experienceBusiness process design and business analysis experienceDigital product management backgroundPMP CertifiedExperience leading change management initiativesInsurance background

Although Chicago hybrid is preferred, candidates in the US will be considered.

JOIN OUR TEAM 

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation?  Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment?  Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization?  When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service. 

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $120 to $135  and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.   

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Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Negligible

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

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