AVP, Project Portfolio Director

Company: Zurich 56 Company Ltd
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Zurich is currently searching for an AVP, Project Portfolio Directorto work out of our North American headquarters in Schaumburg, IL and will be a hybrid role (i.e., a combination of onsite and remote work). As a key member of our IT Portfolio Planning and Delivery leadership team, the Project Portfolio Director holds both leadership and management roles, leading a team of both junior and senior level project managers and will report directly to the head of the organization. As a natural servant leader, this role will develop and support a learning organization model through the attraction, development, and retainment of top talent. This role will provide mentorship and coaching, encouraging training and continuous improvement. The Project Portfolio Director embodies and enables an agile culture, fosters communities of practice, provides community engagement opportunities, and offers career development guidance. In addition to leading a team of resources, the Project Portfolio Director may lead highly complex and strategic transformation initiatives. This role will be responsible for leading their project team from business case definition through successful implementation. The Project Portfolio Director will also be responsible for recruiting, developing, and retaining talent, as well as ensuring the staff has the skills and capabilities to meet business needs while developing workforce strategy to meet the organization's current and future needs through developing, hiring, and/or sourcing talent. Additionally, the candidate will manage talent, playing a key role in performance management and compensation processes, role and competency definition, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Director will also be tasked at building strong working relationships with IT and business leaders to ensure the team meets expectations and contribute to achievement of business goals. This will include managing resource allocation across teams to maximize business impact of resources and ensure each team has the skills and capabilities needed to achieve its objectives From a project leadership prospective, the Project Portfolio Director will have other key responsibilities such as defining and structuring initiatives to align with business objectives/strategy and will act as a thought partner with key business leaders to clearly articulate the business case and clear, measurable outcomes. The Director will create a work plan and staffing profile for project activities, iterations and/or phases, and arrange for recruitment or assignment of needed resources and facilitate operational transformation in addition to leading process reengineering and participating in vendor management and procurement processes. The Project Portfolio Director will also be responsible for providing oversight of initiatives and clear communication of overall health and status and conduct risk assessments and execute needed mitigations while exercising financial acumen through the creation and management of project/program budgets. Lastly, the preferred candidate will have experience utilizing Agile-Scrum delivery methodologies, communicating with senior and C-level suite executives, and leading diverse, cross-functional teams. Basic Qualifications: Bachelors Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 9 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area AND Experience with IT development and/or maintenance Knowledge of IT standards and policy Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree preferred Agile Certification preferred Project Management Institute Project Management Professional certification Strong verbal and written communication skills Organizational and analytical skills Ability to lead in a team environment
As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to our COVID-related health and safety protocols (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq ), including, without limitation, a requirement that employees attest as to their vaccination status with a YES/NO, and upload proof of vaccination status, or negative COVID test results when allowable, to a third-party vendor. These are continuously re-evaluated and the requirements may change at any time.
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A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich? Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500 -. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.
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As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE Disability/Veterans -
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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
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