Project Manager

Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

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.

We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Project Manager to support our South-Central Region Client Service Leader and Chief Operating Officer on projects related to Mergers & Acquisitions, as well as region- or branch-specific initiatives, from project initiation through completion. This role involves managing integrations and other key regional priorities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The Project Manager will plan, execute, and finalize projects within scope, budget, and timeline while coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

What The Day Will Look Like:

Project Planning and Initiation:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Project Execution and Monitoring:

• Lead and manage project teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Conduct regular status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Facilitate effective communication among team members and stakeholders.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues.
• Develop contingency plans and implement corrective actions as needed
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports and records.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Team Leadership:

• Motivate and guide project team members to achieve project objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management or a related field
• 3+ years of proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in the insurance/risk management environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Able to travel up to 15% within an assigned region with occasional travel to Gallagher headquarters, located in Rolling Meadows, IL.

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We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. 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...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

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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.