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Senior Global Total Rewards Project Manager (Benefits)

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Gallagher Re

29d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Rolling Meadows

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's degree, 7+ years in PMO with Total Rewards focus, PMP certification, HRIS knowledge, strong project management skills, and effective communication abilities.
  • You will lead project management for employee benefits and compensation, create project plans, track progress, engage stakeholders, resolve issues, and report updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in a Functional Project Manager PMO role, with an emphasis in Total Rewards.
  • Proficiency in PMO methodologies.
  • Prior experience establishing PMO capabilities in an organization and aligning stakeholders to best practices in project management.
  • Prior experience with HRIS and data administration project lifecycles.
  • Solid knowledge of HRIS system design.
  • Proficient in MS Office suite of applications.
  • Ability to collaborate on and manage complex, multi-team projects.
  • PMP Certification
  • Prior experience with operational projects in HR/Employee Benefits and related lifecycles
  • Strong proficiency in project management or PMO methodologies, tools, and techniques, including SmartSheets.
  • Ability to create and maintain detailed, comprehensive project management plans for multiple, concurrent projects.
  • Strong understanding of HR, Total Rewards or Compensation disciplines is desired.
  • Has working technical knowledge of HRIS systems and unique project needs of techno-functional projects.
  • Effective communication and people skills to collaborate and present to cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to develop stakeholder presentations in a clear and concise manner. May need to develop Executive Summaries for leadership.
  • Experience navigating rapid and significant organizational change.
  • Good quantitative and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project management activities to support implementations and large operational projects within the Employee Benefits and Compensation functional groups.
  • Create and sustain detailed, comprehensive project plans, charters, executive summaries for each project.
  • Define project’s tasks, resources, timelines, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with collaborators and project team members.
  • Lead the project scope, goals, and objectives, considering management’s requirements and priorities.
  • Track completion and timeliness of project tasks; identify and surface risks as needed.
  • Make course corrections when needed for delays.
  • Partner with management to identify key collaborators and their role in the project including downstream impacts.
  • Engage with key partners throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Cultivate effective and professional communication and collaboration to ensure alignment and set expectations.
  • Quickly handle and resolve issues as they arise.
  • Ensure quality assurance practices are followed to ensure a professional and successful outcome.
  • Develop and deliver weekly/monthly updates on each project via status reports.
  • Provide related metrics for project achievements.
  • Serve as a functional liaison to internal HRIS and project governance teams.
  • Coordinate submission and completion of technical work requests.
  • Facilitate exchange of information and deliverables between functional and technical teams.
  • Monitor cross-functional project work.
  • Document technical processes and procedures.
  • Present project updates to senior leadership, partners, and governance teams.
  • Stay abreast of Project Management standard processes to incorporate into work as approved.
  • Contribute to the creation of a Global Total Rewards Project Management Organization (PMO) to develop PMO expertise and drive efficiencies in project and portfolio management.
  • Define and recommend standard processes for project and portfolio management.
  • Collaborate with internal functional teams to seek opportunities for process improvement and enhanced workflow efficiency.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Global Total Rewards Project Manager?

The primary responsibility is to implement project management activities to support benefits and compensation centers of excellence within Corporate HR.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 7 years of experience in a Functional Project Manager PMO role, with an emphasis in Total Rewards, is required.

Is a Bachelor's Degree required for this role?

Yes, a Bachelor's Degree is required for the Senior Global Total Rewards Project Manager position.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this role?

Yes, preferred qualifications include PMP Certification, experience with operational projects in HR/Employee Benefits, and strong proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Will I need to collaborate with other teams?

Yes, you will collaborate with multiple partners, including benefits and compensation team members, corporate COE partners, divisional HR management, external program vendors, and other partners across the enterprise.

What type of projects will I be managing?

You will be managing projects related to employee benefits and compensation functional groups, including implementations and large operational projects.

Do we offer any training programs for employees?

Yes, Gallagher offers training programs as part of their benefits package.

Are there flexible work hours available for this position?

Yes, flexible work hours are available, depending on the office and job function.

Does Gallagher provide medical benefits starting from the first day of employment?

Yes, Gallagher offers medical, dental, and vision plans that start from day one.

What is the role of the Senior Global Total Rewards Project Manager in terms of communication?

The role involves cultivating effective and professional communication to ensure alignment and set expectations with key partners throughout the project lifecycle.

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Gallagher Re

Finance
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10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

The reinsurance landscape is evolving. To compete in a global marketplace, our clients and carriers demand scale and breadth. And we’re rising to meet the challenges ahead. As we welcome Willis Re to the Gallagher Re team, we look forward to driving greater value by combining the knowledge and expertise of our two organisations. The new Gallagher Re is more than just bigger. It’s smarter, faster, and stronger. At Gallagher Re, client advocacy is at the heart of everything we do. We are here to help you face your future with confidence.