Senior Project Management Specialist

EMC Insurance Companies

. Lead projects with varying complexity, organizational impact, risk, and visibility .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • United StatesSenior💰 $85,799 - $130,394 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management methodologies, including Agile and traditional approaches, while effectively managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders to drive project success and continuous improvement.

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Project Management CertificationAgile MethodologiesStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningResource ManagementChange ManagementDependency ManagementGovernance PracticesDelivery Management PrinciplesMitigation StrategiesProcess ReadinessIssue ResolutionCommunication Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationFacilitation SkillsNegotiation SkillsInfluencing DecisionsConflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMPPMI-ACP

Industry Keywords

Project ManagementCross-Functional DeliveryContinuous ImprovementStakeholder EngagementOrganizational Impact

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead projects with varying complexity, organizational impact, risk, and visibility
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, resource requirements, and implementation strategies
Directly manage projects within larger programs
Establish integrated project plans aligning scope, timelines, dependencies, delivery commitments, process impacts, and operational readiness
Build partnerships with business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and key stakeholders
Coordinate execution across business, product, technology, delivery, process, and change management teams
Facilitate resolution of dependencies and competing priorities
Provide executive-ready updates on progress, risks, issues, trade-offs, dependencies, outcomes, and decision needs
Identify, evaluate, manage, and escalate risks, issues, dependencies, assumptions, trade-offs, and change impacts
Incorporate change management, communication, stakeholder engagement, process readiness, and adoption activities into project plans
Develop mitigation strategies and drive issue resolution
Provide guidance and informal mentoring to project teams
Support consistent project management methodologies, tools, reporting, governance practices, and cross-functional delivery partnership
Champion continuous improvement in project management practices, governance, reporting, delivery partnership, and process alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
Five years of experience in project management or a related field
Program or project management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, or related credentials preferred
Excellent knowledge of project management methodologies, governance practices, and delivery management principles
Ability to lead several concurrent projects and drive alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders
Strong communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence decisions and resolve conflicts
Strong ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, process changes, and organizational impacts
Working knowledge of Agile, hybrid, and traditional delivery approaches
Ability to apply appropriate delivery practices based on project needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive rewards package; benefits details provided at www.emcins.com/careers
Tobacco-free workplaces, including company vehicles