Project Manager, Operations

CNO Financial Group

Project Manager at CNO Financial Group overseeing large-scale projects with budgets up to $2M. Requires specialized expertise in multiple project management methodologies and collaboration across departments.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $98,000 - $147,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPSDLCTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages multiple large, complex, and generally unrelated projects simultaneously, with budgets up to $2M
Leads projects using various PPM approaches, including Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid SDLC, with specialized expertise in one or more
Defines and refines project scope, budget, objectives, resources, tools, success metrics, and key milestones
Conducts planning to set realistic targets for the project team
Negotiates and delivers resource commitments across departments and teams
Acts as liaison between Consumer Operations PMO (CO-PMO), other PMOs, and the Project Competency Center (PCC)
Possesses strong understanding of business areas to recommend solutions for complex issues
Conducts complex process mapping, recommends and executes process improvements, and manages Agile/sprint-based implementations.
Develop plans to address complex risks and issues; recommend PMO best practices
Reviews quality management methods and plans accordingly.
Uses creative problem-solving to modify processes and procedures, providing significant input into overall project management for Operations.
Identifies, recommends, reviews, and approves changes to process documentation, tools, templates, ensuring proper use by CO-PMO team.
Ensures successful implementation of projects and processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in management operations or 8 years related field or equivalent experience required
7 years’ experience of related experience, with increasing responsibilities
Requires one or more of the following certifications and will acquire additional certifications within two years in this role: PMP, Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, and/or Agile/Scrum Master preferred
Solid knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau
Extensive experience with Innotas/Project Server or similar tools
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and other business-related software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Performance-based bonus or sales incentive
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Short-term & long-term disability insurance
Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays
Paid parental leave
Company-paid life insurance
Mental & Financial Well-Being Resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project Scope DefinitionBudget ManagementProcess MappingRisk ManagementAgile ImplementationWaterfall MethodologyHybrid SDLCQuality ManagementCreative Problem-SolvingResource Negotiation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam LeadershipStakeholder LiaisonNegotiation SkillsCreative Problem-Solving

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Lean Six Sigma Green BeltAgile/Scrum Master Certification