Project Leader I at Zurich in SCHAUMBURG, Illinois

Job Description:

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich North America. Zurich North America is looking for a Project Leader with proven experience with mid-scale initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Project Leader role and this person will work in a hybrid schedule at our Schaumburg North America HQ. This person will report to an Application Portfolio Manager within BC/IT Corporate Services.

Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple small and medium-sized projects, sometimes simultaneously, within a centralized services organization supporting multiple business units.


• Defining project goals, objectives, and deliverables. Creating a project plan, including timelines, resource allocation, monthly status reporting, and risk management strategies.


• Building and leading a project team, assigning tasks, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.


• Identifying project stakeholders and maintaining regular communication with them to manage expectations and address any concerns.


• Monitoring project costs, tracking expenses, and making necessary adjustments to ensure the project stays within the allocated budget.


• Strongly serving and supporting the Product Owner and Development Team in their delivery.


• Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization.


• Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Application Design and Development area OR


• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Application Design and Development area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience


• Scrum/Agile development experience


• Experience communicating with all levels of the organization, able to tailor the conversation to the audience


• Strong communication skills


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Insurance background is preferred

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission.

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: Yes



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