Sr IT Project Manager

Horace Mann is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver key initiatives that support business and technology objectives. In this role, you will manage multiple medium to large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with company standards, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader and communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapts easily to change, brings a strategic mindset, and can drive execution across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Define and clarify project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful delivery.

• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to meet timelines and objectives.

• Assist in the creation of business cases and project justifications.

• Ensure all technology solutions and services meet company standards and user requirements.

Leadership & Team Management

• Determine project team structure and define roles and responsibilities.

• Set team direction, assign work, and motivate team members to achieve project goals.

• Coordinate activities across multiple organizational functions to ensure alignment and efficiency.

• Foster a collaborative, transparent, accountable, and results-driven team environment.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, document, and escalate risks, issues, and dependencies.

• Develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact and ensure project success.

Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, stakeholders, and senior leadership.

• Prepare and deliver clear, concise status reports and updates to project teams and executive audiences.

• Lead communications with steering committees and senior management to ensure transparency and alignment.

Qualifications & Experience

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent required: Bachelor’s preferred

• 4–8 years of project management experience managing medium to large-scale projects.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Life and Employee Benefits Insurance required.

• Strong experience working across multiple lines of business and product areas.

• Proven ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication.

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or coursework in Project Management (e.g., CAPM, PMP) preferred.

• Experience working in technology-driven environments or IT project delivery.

Additional Information

• Normal office environment.

• Periodic travel may be required.

• Ongoing education in Project/Program Management is encouraged and supported.

Pay Range:

• $89,800.00 - $125,500.00/annually

Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.

We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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