Hybrid Project Manager

at Hastings Insurance Company

• Job title: Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hastings, United States

About the role

• Project Manager overseeing end-to-end delivery of complex projects at Hastings Insurance. Collaborating with stakeholders and driving projects to completion on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver complex initiatives that move Hastings forward.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex business and technology projects, from initial planning through execution, closure, and post-project review.
• Define scope, timelines, budgets, and success criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional resources, manage risk, and maintain consistent communication with sponsors and stakeholders.
• Balance structure and adaptability while driving projects to completion on time, within budget, and to established quality standards.
• Partner with senior management, project sponsors, and stakeholders to define project scope, budget, required resources, timelines and milestones, success criteria, and deliverables aligned to business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans and communication strategies for stakeholders.
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Collaborate with leadership to secure and allocate required project resources.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate project team members and contractors to promote accountability and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in a project management capacity, overseeing projects through full lifecycle delivery.
• PMI certification preferred, or equivalent education, designation, or experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of industry-standard software development lifecycles and ITIL.
• Strong attention to detail with sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and balance competing workloads.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders across departments and leadership levels.
• Experience working with diverse teams and communication styles.
• Proven ability to manage conflict and defuse tension within project teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing project resources.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, including Microsoft Project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Fully paid tuition and professional development reimbursement
• Incentive compensation bonus opportunities