At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.
 
Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.

Job Summary

The IT Project Manager IV is responsible for overseeing multiple strategic projects simultaneously while managing project scope, project planning, proper scheduling, resource tracking and budgeting. Duties additionally include  risk & issue tracking, appropriate communication, escalation, and status reporting, with the goal of on-time delivery. In this role, you will use your wide range of experience and knowledge around industry best practices to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. You will partner with the Change Management Organization and Communication leads to ensure that impacts to people, process and technology are known and there is an organizational change plan to address.

** Experience with mergers and acquisitions as well as transformative experience will be highly sought after.

Deliver strategic complex enterprise initiatives, ensuring scope, schedule, and costs are controlled.Maintain risks, issues, and change impacts to ensure these are properly analyzed and mitigated; project needs are effectively communicated, escalate when necessary, and resolved.Identify, communicate, and alleviate resource contention, as necessary.Manage creation, dissemination, and presentation on all necessary project-related communication, status reports, issues, and deliverables to management and key stakeholders.Implement regular cadence to track progress towards meeting strategic goals and initiatives. Ensure business benefits are realized within the terms of the business case justifying the project funding.Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes with emphasis on quality, delivery, cost, and customer service. Ensure proper documentation is maintained for projects, and that project retrospectives are conducted to drive towards continuous improvement.Lead transformative projects that drive organizational growth and operational efficiency.Align cross-functional teams, optimizing resources and implementing innovative solutions that accelerate project timelines and elevate team performance.

Skills and Background You’ll Need

Education: 

High School diploma or GED is required. A college degree is preferred. At this level, graduate coursework may be desirable.PMP, PgMP, Agile and/or Lean certification(s) a plus.

Experience: 

8+ years of project management experience, with a proven delivery record of accomplishment. Success in leading technical cross-organizational initiatives.8+ years managing vendors, project budget management and reporting. Background in process architecture and analysis, systematic problem solving, business analysis, and organizational change management is preferred.Experience with mergers & acquisitions is highly preferred.Strong experience with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, Jira, and Excel.Experience applying agile methods, Lean principles, and practices (problem-solving, A3s, huddle boards, Kanban), and traditional project and program management to successfully deliver large complex bodies of work.Ability to lead and influence peer groups at the executive level.Expert in establishing strong relationships with leadership and fostering collaboration throughout the organization leveraging influence over authority. Collaborative working style with business unit stakeholders and external suppliers.Ability to adapt, apply flexibility, and to learn quickly in a dynamic environment. Excellent team player able to work with virtual and global cross functional teams. Strong capability to work independently with guidance in only the most complex situations; acts as a trusted advisor recommending innovative solutions and direction for group/function.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

Adaptability - Quickly and resourcefully adapts to multiple changing work demands by adjusting team priorities to fit new circumstances.Improvement Mindset - Recognizes opportunities for improvement between teams or functions; addresses problems and makes suggestions for ongoing improvement.Customer Focus: Takes the extra step to anticipate customers’ needs and immediately resolves breaks in service or mistakes to satisfy them.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard, you can expect:

A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributionsAn annual incentive bonus planGenerous paid time offA supportive and responsive management approachOpportunities for career growth and advancement Paid time off to volunteerAn employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schoolsMuch more!

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Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

 

Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

$104,750.00 - $178,000.00

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.