Senior Project Manager – P&C Business Area

Horace Mann

Senior Project Manager at Horace Mann leading medium to large-scale initiatives within P&C project management office. Managing projects to deliver business value while meeting organizational goals.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $89,800 - $125,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multiple medium to large projects from planning through successful implementation.
Own PLC processes from conception to closure.
Define and clarify project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
Assist with the creation of business cases and project documentation.
Monitor project progress and proactively manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Identify, document, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
Develop mitigation strategies and escalate concerns appropriately to maintain project momentum.
Drive issue resolution by partnering with stakeholders and project teams.
Determine project team structure and define team roles and responsibilities.
Coach and mentor the organization to facilitate adoption and maturity of Agile and/or Waterfall practices within the PMO defined processes.
Ensure team maintains focus on quality and continuous delivery of business value.
Take responsibility for successful product delivery with strong partnership with the Business and IT sponsors.
Coordinate activities across multiple departments and business functions.
Provide direction, motivate team members, and foster collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
Assign work and help ensure deliverables are completed according to plan.
Effective and clear communication with both business and technical resources, as well as throughout various levels in the organization.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project sponsors, stakeholders, and business leaders.
Prepare and deliver project updates, executive summaries, and steering committee presentations.
Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and decisions to senior leadership and project teams.
Build strong relationships that promote transparency, trust, and successful project outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent required.
4–8 years of project management experience, successfully leading medium to large-scale initiatives.
Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while operating with limited supervision.
Leadership skills (ability to influence)
Highly self-motivated and directed. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
Certification or coursework in Project Management (e.g., PMP) preferred.
Experience managing technology-related projects or working within an IT environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Normal office environment.
Periodic travel may be required.
Ongoing education in Project and Program Management is encouraged and supported.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementAgileWaterfallbudget managementschedule managementrisk managementresource managementbusiness case developmentproject documentationissue resolution

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsmotivationcollaborationinfluenceprioritization

Certifications

PMP