Project Manager

Independence Pet Group

Project Manager managing enterprise initiatives related to business process optimization at Independence Pet Holdings. Collaborating across teams in a hybrid work environment with remote options.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeChicago • Arizona, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned projects or initiative workstreams within IPH’s insurance and enterprise transformation portfolio
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependency tracking
Coordinate day‑to‑day execution across business stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors
Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and status reviews; document actions and follow through to completion
Track and report project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies with clear recommendations and timely escalation
Support agile delivery activities, including sprint coordination, planning events, and delivery tracking, as applicable
Assist with vendor coordination, including deliverable tracking, invoice validation, and support of contractual obligations
Collaborate with architecture, security, data, and platform teams to support integrated solution delivery
Support change management and communication efforts by preparing project updates, delivering new workflow & process guidance, project updates, status reports, and stakeholder materials
Ensure project documentation is accurate, current, and aligned with PMO standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in project management, IT delivery, consulting, or related roles
Demonstrated experience managing projects involving cross‑functional business and technology teams
Working experience and knowledge of agile and/or hybrid delivery methodologies
Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and follow‑through
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with comfort interacting with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in insurance, financial services, or other regulated industries
Exposure to insurance or transactional systems (policy administration, billing, claims, customer servicing)
Agile, PMP, or CAPM certification (or progress toward certification)
Experience working in a matrixed or global organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Retirement savings plan
Personal Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
Pet friendly office environment
Commuter Benefits
Group Pet Insurance
On the job training and skills development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementagile deliverydependency trackingsprint coordinationproject planningrisk managementvendor coordinationdocumentationanalytical skillscross-functional team management

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesfollow-throughcollaborationfacilitationstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingtime management

Certifications

PMPCAPMAgile certification