Manage a portfolio of projects in the Property & Casualty insurance sector, ensuring delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Restaurants, Inland Marine, Surety, Executive Lines, Marine Cargo, Crisis Management, Transactional Risk, Reinsurance and Construction Professionals & Environmental. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers grow their business and building a best-in-class system, as well as a great place to work.
We are looking to add a Project Manager to the Distinguished Business Operations Team. If you are an experienced Project Manager, with P&C Insurance knowledge, in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team. You will be managing a broad portfolio of projects including Mergers and Acquisitions to support the growth of our businesses. Project will involve working directly with business leaders, IT, Operations, vendors and offshore resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
LOCATION
COMPENSATION & PERKS
CORES VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.
We are looking to add a Project Manager to the Distinguished Business Operations Team. If you are an experienced Project Manager, with P&C Insurance knowledge, in a fast-paced environment, we want you on our team. You will be managing a broad portfolio of projects including Mergers and Acquisitions to support the growth of our businesses. Project will involve working directly with business leaders, IT, Operations, vendors and offshore resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the end-to-end execution and implementation of organizational initiatives, driving project delivery, issues resolution, and achievement of defined outcomes
- Tailor communication and engagement strategies that meet stakeholder needs, ensuring timely and clear information for leaders and project teams
- Build and maintain credibility, trust, and strong relationships across the organization
- Partner leaders to stand up new teams, integrate them into the organization, gain alignment on scope and outcomes, guide product implementation within the enterprise ecosystem.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues, manage dependencies and achieve defined outcomes
- Utilize standardized tools and best practices to promote consistency, continuous improvement and efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience leading complex projects or programs within the Property & Casualty insurance industry
- Strong command of the project lifecycle, including scope, timeline, risk mitigation, and delivery accountability
- Demonstrated success influencing without authority and driving alignment across senior stakeholders
- Strategic, analytical thinker able to translate business objectives into actionable delivery plans in a fast‑paced environment
- Highly organized and self‑directed, with experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level reporting and facilitation
- Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred
- Mergers and Acquisitions experience highly desirable
- Limited Travel may be requested
LOCATION
- Remote position based in the United States.
COMPENSATION & PERKS
- $120,000 - $150,000 base salary plus yearly cash bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.
- Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
- Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
- 401k with 4% company match. Immediately 100% vested.
- Life, disability and supplemental insurance.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Wellness Benefits including an Employee Assistance Program.
- Work/Life Balance with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Daycare flexible spending account, paid parental leave, a commuter account, and a sabbatical every 7 years.
CORES VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.
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