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 QBE’s 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: $130,500.00 - $215,500.00

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 role's complexity, its location, and the candidate’s professional background, including their education and experience. Beyond the base salary, regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. We 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, we’re enabling a more resilient future – for our customers, communities, environment, and for our people. We’re 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, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. And our international scale means we’re 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.