Fueled by our success and expanding business opportunities, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager, who will assist the SVP of Operations in leading high-level strategic and operational initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex projects, driving operational excellence, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve business objectives. 
As the Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the successful execution of key projects, provide data-driven insights to support informed decision-making, and champion continuous improvement in day-to-day operations.  If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for excellence and innovation, Lockton wants to hear from you.

Project Management
•    Lead high-priority projects, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with key operational and business goals.
•    Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in line with company strategy.
•    Develop and manage detailed project plans, ensuring project milestones are met, risks are mitigated, and accountability is maintained.
•    Facilitate and lead meetings, driving execution of action items and follow-ups.

Operational & Strategic Support
•    Drive the execution of strategic initiatives, executive priorities, and process improvements.
•    Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities to optimize operational performance.
•    Design and implement streamlined solutions to operational challenges, ensuring efficiency and seamless workflow execution.
•    Handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality in executive discussions.

Cross-Functional Leadership
•    Collaborate with department executives to drive operational efficiency and execute company-wide initiatives.
•    Foster alignment across teams to ensure a unified approach to shared organizational goals.
•    Bring structure, clarity and leadership to complex cross-functional projects.
•    Mentor and guide junior project management resources in adopting best practices to drive successful project outcomes.

Data Analysis & Reporting
•    Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to optimize business performance.
•    Identify macro organizational trends, risks, and opportunities to drive strategic initiatives.
•    Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to inform executive decision-making.
•    Develop dashboards, reports and presentations for executive review to monitor project and operational performance and impact.

•    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
•    7+ years of experience in project management, focusing on operations or process improvement
•    Familiarity with healthcare/employee benefits insurance datasets and terminology a plus
•    Proven track record of leading managing high-priority, cross-functional projects from inception to successful completion
•    Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
•    Adaptable and flexible in response to evolving business needs and shifting priorities
•    Excellent interpersonal skills with strong background in stakeholder management and collaboration
•    High level of professionalism, with the ability to handle sensitive business information discreetly and confidentially 
•    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executives
•    Strong analytical and decision-making abilities to navigate complex operational challenges
•    PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification a plus
•    Hands-on experience and proficiency using project management tools (Smartsheet experience preferred)
•    Experience with data analysis and performance measurement tools (Alteryx and Power BI experience preferred)
•    Proficient with Microsoft 365 for Enterprise applications, including Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint