Project/Program Management Lead Consultant

Job Summary:

The Enterprise Project/Program Management Lead Consultant is accountable for independently leading all aspects of multiple complex programs or projects with a high level of risk, organizational span, business complexity, team size, and interdependencies. Projects may be across multiple functional areas and are of strategic importance to the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivers project results through leadership and influence rather than authority and control; leverages organizational dynamics to influence outcomes through leadership and communication skills
• Engages appropriate stakeholders in risk identification and mitigation
• Drives project execution. Provides direction and oversight throughout project lifecycle to project team to meet applicable business requirements
• Directs strategic project/programs of high complexity and impact
• Motivates others to share in project challenges and inspires them to achieve project goals while constructively evaluating their performance
• Customizes solutions for complex issues typically involving enterprise-level considerations
• Manages high complexity projects independently with no support or direction from others
• Represents the projects/program and its objectives in all governance and gating forums
• Assesses and reports health of all projects in an objective manner, maintaining project transparency and accurate status; keeps management informed
• Drives achievement of projects/program success factors
• Delivers project communication on complicated projects and issues in an easily understood simplified style to any audience

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have supervisory duties

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of project management experience
• Auto insurance coverage and rating knowledge preferred
• Insurance product knowledge is a must

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Project Management Certification

Functional Skills

• Change agility
• Strong people oversight and mentoring skills
• Demonstrated track record in delivering multiple complex projects and/or programs as well as managing/mentoring of project managers with a strong focus on execution
• Advanced organization skills
• Influence
• Excellent written/verbal communication and facilitation skills for communicating at all levels; including strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated expert skills in team leadership and conflict management
• Systems thinking
• Strong consultative, customer focus skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures

National General prides itself on offering our employees a robust Total Rewards package which includes base salary. The base range offered for the role is: $xx - $xx and may vary based on internal equity, and job-related skills, knowledge and experience; among other factors. Other financial components may be added as part of the competitive compensation package, in addition to a full range of benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas.

In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at (336) 435-2000.