Introduction Welcome to Gallagher – a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it’s with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview Welcome to Gallagher – a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services with a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide. This is an exciting time to join our team because you will help lead the planning for our 100th-anniversary celebration and build excitement about our strategy for continued growth in the next 100 years. In this role, you will have the opportunity to showcase your talents and help Gallagher achieve our goals. We hope you’ll join us! Pay: Starting at $150K/yr depending on experience Location: Rolling Meadows, IL Hybrid Schedule This is a contracted position starting immediatley and ending December 2027 How you'll make an impact As a Global Marketing & Communications (MarComms) Program Manager (PM), you will be responsible for: Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of key initiatives within Marketing, Brand, and Corporate Communications and serve as a key project advisor for internal stakeholders and third-party vendors. You will develop detailed project plans and timelines that set clear milestones; deliverables will be a top priority. Overseeing multiple projects and workstreams, you will be charged with defining the scope, timeline, resources, key deliverables, and risks for each assigned project. A key responsibility will be driving accountability, providing regular reports to leadership from project kick-off to completion, and ensuring the successful completion of each project on time and within a defined budget and personnel. Quickly identify and overcome project roadblocks and partner with stakeholders on problem-solving. You will communicate any risks to achieving project milestones and provide creative solutions and guidance to mitigate any risk to completing a project Building relationships across Marketing, Brand, and Corporate Communications teams to become a trusted advisor and to energize teams with regular updates on the progress of our high-priority projects, including planning for the company’s upcoming 100th anniversary and other high-visibility Marketing, Brand, and Corporate Communication campaigns. Providing counsel on project management best practices and identifying opportunities for Marketing, Brand, and Corporate Communications teams to work even more efficiently and effectively in planning, executing, and delivering key projects. The Project Manager will be encouraged to identify and develop new ways of working that maximize resources and the potential of defined project teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Gains a detailed understanding of current Marketing, Brand, and Corporate Communications priorities and identifies opportunities to implement a standardized project delivery approach that enables high-quality deliverables on time and within defined project constraints. Partners with project leaders to clearly define the objectives, key deliverables, timelines, required personnel, budget, review-approval process, and success metrics for each project. Provides a clear and repeatable approach for each assigned project that results in engaged employees, high-quality work, two-way communication, and informed leadership. Manages Marketing and Communications vendors as required. Actively measures, monitors, and reports on project activities, milestones, dependencies, status, KPIs, and issues/risks. Regularly communicates updates and lessons learned to project teams, stakeholders, and leadership. Supports Gallagher’s Marketing and Corporate Communications leadership in driving success. About You Requirements Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field. Must have a minimum of 3 years of progressive project management experience in a corporate environment. Proven ability to support and manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills Strong written and verbal communicator, experience presenting project plans to corporate leaders Advanced proficiency in M365 tools, including MS Office suite, Project, Teams, and SharePoint. Preferred: 10 years of project management in a large, matrixed corporation PMP certification preferred Experience supporting a Marketing, Brand, and/or Corporate Communications organization Experience working in the insurance industry is a bonus Behaviors: Highly motivated, creative, and collaborative self-starter who can articulate the exciting outcomes each project will deliver and rally/engage cross-functional teams to bring those outcomes to life. Strong organizational and relationship-building skills to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional teams, and adapt to changing requirements and environments with limited oversight. Ability to communicate complex processes to all levels of leadership, aligning communication style to the needs of the stakeholder. Adaptability and demonstrated ability to quickly shift gears from developing strategy & plans to dealing with operational matters. Excellent presence and ability to build professional relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as drive impact without direct authority. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Solid analytical, consultative, and diagnostic skills; able to make sound business decisions. #contingent #LI-KB3 Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one! Life and accident insurance 401(K) and Roth options Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA) Educational expense reimbursement Paid parental leave Other benefits include: Digital mental health services (Talkspace) Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function) Training programs Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing Charitable matching gift program And more... We value inclusion and diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure Statement Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.