Portfolio Governance Director

Zurich North America is currently hiring a Portfolio Governance Director to work for its team out of our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL.

Job Accountabilities:

• Manages staff, providing appropriate training, coaching, and development. Responsible for performance and talent management.
• Oversees all project governance from original concept through final implementation and close-out.
• Facilitates team processes and provides methodologies, tools, and training to support the projects and institutionalize the processes. Develops a culture with a bias for learning, improvement, and action.
• Partners with global, regional, or local (ZNA) teams on governance processes and artifact development.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and institutionalization of best practices around project delivery.
• Ensures governance performance metrics and measures team progress and identifies further opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with partners across the business.
• Manages the development of communication and business cases across the organization.
• Demonstrates an ability to create a 'win/win' solution through leadership, influence, facilitation, and teamwork.
• Establishes governance direction, defines key results, develops plans, establishes goals, and identifies critical success factors.
• Communicates to key stakeholders regarding project updates and issues and manages escalation appropriately.
• Eliminates roadblocks, resolves issues, and aligns people and the organization in the overall effort.
• Performance Management Accountabilities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Business In Insurance, Operations Training and/or Change Management area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Business In Insurance, Operations Training and/or Change Management area
  AND
• 3 or more years managing a team of people
• Enterprise-wide project management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adjust message to varying levels of audience (entry-level to senior leaders)
• 3 or more years of people development experience
• Project Management Institute Project Management Professional Certification
• Works well managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed {hourly rate or salary range} for this position is $143,000.00 - $234,3000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code 1033.

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.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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