Project Manager II - Remote

When it comes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers and employees, USAble Life is always ready.  We are a diverse group of individuals working together to go the extra mile. Through our DEI initiatives, employees feel empowered to bring their talents and voice to our culture. 

Our passion for delivering the best products is matched only by our passion for our people. We are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others which extends beyond our office walls. USAble Life has a long tradition of supporting our communities, and we’re proud of the fact that our employees share that commitment.   

We have been recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in Arkansas, Florida, and Hawaii. You’ll be rewarded with opportunities for personal and professional development and opportunities for advancement.  This, coupled with our engaging culture and a comprehensive benefits package, ensures we are committed to our employees.    

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What We Offer You:  

• A culture that values employees and celebrates, empowers, and inspires a diverse workforce
• Outstanding and affordable benefits package
• PTO provided at date of hire
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 6% match; fully vested from day 1
• Remote opportunities with company-provided equipment
• Team-oriented, collaborative group of peers
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclusion Council and Employee Resource Groups
• Recharge Days and Volunteer Time Off 
• This is a remote position.

Pay Transparency: Our salary ranges are structured to provide opportunities for growth and advancement within a role. As a result, most new hires are placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on qualifications and experience, while the top of the range is generally reserved for employees who have demonstrated sustained expertise and performance in the position. The anticipated pay for new hires entering as a Project Manager II is between $87,500 and $109,300.  Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications, and company tenure & equity. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan based on company performance and individual performance. 

Project Manager II Overview

Leads the development and execution of medium to large, multi-phased projects with external project dependencies. Promotes client satisfaction by ensuring project adheres to stakeholder specifications. Responsible for project completion within determined scope, quality, time constraints. This role leads both business and technical projects originating from multiple areas of the company. Practices good tactical project management skills based on PMI best practices. Contributes to the development and maturity of the corporate Project Management process. Provides project management consulting for associates who manage but are not formally trained in project management. Is capable of leading projects using Agile, Scrum or Waterfall development methodologies. 

Essential Duties:

• Plans, tracks, manages, and communicates project events, tasks, dependencies, and deliverables
• Identifies and oversees the resolution of project risks and issues
• Ensures appropriate level of communication for each
• Ensures effective communication of project status to all project stakeholders including the development of status reports
• Tracks project costs for budgets
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent organization, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to routinely communicate with project owners and executive sponsors regarding project/program status
• Capable of conducting small audience presentations
• The ability to lead medium scale projects using Agile, Scrum and Waterfall development methodologies
• The ability to document the scope of a project and ensure that changes to the scope are properly documented and approved
• The ability to lead a cross functional team to design solutions, solve problems and deliver expected business results
• The ability to create a plan containing tasks and key milestones
• The ability to monitor activities to determine project risk, communicate those risks with options to mitigate, and act as needed
• The ability to work with key personnel and vendors to development of a Statement of Work or Request for Proposal response
• The ability to establish relationships with others
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite, Project, Visio, and SharePoint skills

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience
• 5+ years’ project management experience
• CAPM Certification
• Or, equivalent military experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• PMP Certification
• 4 years’ project management and/or IT experience
• Insurance industry experience