VP, Business Program Management (20761)

Description:This position can be located in any one of the following locations: New York City, Chicago (Itasca), Madison (Sun Prairie), WI or Milwaukee, WI. We regret that relocation assistance is unavailable for this position.Where will you leave your footprints? What will they look like? QBE the Americas seeks a Vice President of Business Program Management to transform strategic objectives into operational outcomes. In this newly created role, you will own a portfolio of strategic business projects, the first of which is the implementation of a centralized corporate services organization for a growing $4.0B Property and Casualty insurance firm. Your 10 years experience as a professional services consultant, to include successful delivery of enterprise-scale ERP/BPR initiatives, will prepare you navigate the business, financial and systems challenges of integrating multiple acquisitions into a single legal entity prepared for future growth. To succeed in this executive-facing position, you should be a strategic-thinker with effective negotiation and influencing abilities. Proven success designing and implementing a shared services framework within a large, complex organization is absolutely required, along with Property and Casualty Insurance and/or Financial Services industry experience. Bachelors Degree required; MBA, CPA, PMP/PgPM and M&A/Integration experience strongly preferred. This position requires up to 50% travel the first year. At QBE the Americas, making a difference is a two-way street. As our company continues to grow by acquisition, you will utilize your strengths in new ways while continuing your professional development. We offer continued opportunities to see your successes contribute to agressive financial performance goals. Our nimble, vibrant culture encourages both individual initiative and collaborative relationships. And as part of QBE Insurance Group, one of the top 25 global P&C insurers, we offer competitive pay-for-performance, total compensation and benefit packages. If you have at least 10 years experience in professional services to include the successful implementation of a shared services framework, and are passionate about program management excellence, wed like to get to know you! Read on for more information and to apply online.Job Purpose Responsible for leading and managing multiple related projects, and for contributing toward transforming strategic business imperatives into operational outcomes. Assess and plan for the legal, financial and technical implications of all program related activities and decisions pertaining to implementing a shared services framework and organizational growth through mergers and acquisitions. Lead, evaluate, develop and manage the deployment of business projects to ensure required outcomes and deliverables. Provide timely and accurate information to the Executive Team, steering committee and relevant stakeholders on progress, risks, and actions to successfully achieve timely deliverables. Relationships, Communication & Network Key working relationships include: oQBE the Americas Executive Team oLeaders from finance, human resources, information services and legal oSubsidiary/division leaders within QBE the Americas oConsulting firms and vendors oGovernment and regulatory leaders in the United States and Latin America Key Result Areas & Accountabilities Project Management 1.Lead project selection, scoping, defining, and reviewing to ensure alignment with business vision and strategy. 2.Responsible for the identification of resources - steering teams, project managers, working groups, and expenses/cost. 3.Support and inform project sponsors in providing direction to the steering committee and project team. 4.Identify all business issues and risks that could impact the achievement of strategic imperatives and outcomes. 5.Manage and coordinate required internal communication and change management. 6.Track and monitor project deliverables for each phase, ensuring that deliverables meet user and business expectations and are aligned to QBE the Americas project methodology and standards. 7.Accountable for project lifecycle including pertinent initiative closure and debriefings. 8.Support the Chief Administrative Officer, as required. Results Orientation 1.Achieve project objectives efficiently, at optimum cost with minimum disruption to the business. 2.Regularly monitor/report the outcomes, review critical success factors and facilitate the measurement of business benefits of each project. Team Leadership 1.Provide exemplary leadership, demonstrating the practice of QBE values and a high level of personal and professional competence. 2.Build and encourage a pro-active culture to appropriately manage projects, budgets, risk, and compliance. 3.Coach and mentor of team members; encourage and reward leadership behaviours within project teams. Compliance 1.Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry codes, and company policies and procedures including, but not limited to compliance training. Professional Self Improvement 1.Development initiatives 2.Lead and proactively manage special projects 3.Undertake ongoing training to maintain best practice knowledge and skills required for the role.Qualifications:Job requirements (unless specified desirable, requirements are deemed as essential) Qualifications oBachelors degree in Business or related field oMaster of Business Administration degree preferred oProject Management Professional (PMP) and/or Program Management Professional (PgMP) designation preferred oCPA preferred Experience o10 or more years of progressive professional services experience in a consultative role leading the implementation of enterprise-scale ERP/Business Process Reengineering (BPR) initiatives oExperience delivering projects which required an understanding of business and financial decision implications for information systems oProfessional experience in the property and casualty insurance or financial services industries oStrong experience and proven track record designing and implementing a shared services framework within a large, complex organization. oMergers and acquisitions/integrations experience strongly preferred Skills & knowledge oFinancial and business acumen to understand financial implications of decisions oStrong understanding of developing and deploying fundamentals for a shared services framework oExpertise in operating as a strategic owner for a portfolio of business projects oAbility to build effective relationships with senior managers and other key stakeholders oAbility to think strategically oAbility to analyze and interpret data oAbility to work under pressure oNegotiation skills oDemonstrated ability to influence others oStrong leadership skills oProven organizational skills and change management expertise oEffective verbal, written, and listening communication skills oPresentation and public speaking skills oSuperior attention to detail oPC skills to include MS Office and MS Project Capabilities oStrategic decision-making oActive listening oTeam player oTolerance for stress oCreativity oInnovation oAttention to detail oWillingness to challenge traditional approaches oActive change agent QBE Essential Behaviours oOpen thinking oPersonal Impact oEntrusting oNetworking oUtmost Integrity oPlanning Perspective oQuality Customer Focus oBusiness Acumen oEntrepreneurshipSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceCompany URL: http://www.qberegional.com/Company Profile:QBE the Americas is a division of Australia's QBE Insurance Group Ltd, one of the top 25 insurers and reinsurers worldwide. The Americas division, headquartered in New York, is a leading North and South American insurer and reinsurer. The division conducts business through various property and casualty insurance subsidiaries in eight countries. QBE the Americas is one of the top 20 property and casualty insurers in the United States, with an estimated US$4.2 billion in gross written premium and a combined policyholders' surplus of more than US$20 billion in 2008. The Group underwrites a diverse mix of property, casualty and health business on a reinsurance, direct and excess and surplus basis. QBE's vision is to be recognized as an organization that excels in the continuous delivery of new and proven quality products and services. QBE strives for customer satisfaction and retention, employee motivation and integrity.The companies of QBE the Americas are committed to equal employment opportunities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, citizenship, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. All personal information contained in this application will be kept confidential as required by law.