Data Management Collective Lead/ Program Manager - Gallagher

Welcome to Gallagher – a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting services. With a growing team of more than 45,000 professionals worldwide, we empower businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you can build a career whether it’s with our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team. Experience The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. Join one of our dynamic teams, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

At AJG, data is our next greatest asset next to our people.  We strive to build a culture of data-driven decision making with our corporate data warehouse at the core of all data initiatives.  The AJG data organization works hand in hand with IT and the Digital organization to support the product and tools they have built. 

The Data Management Collective Lead/ Program Manager will oversee the Enterprise Data Management project management team, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills who can work in a matrix environment and manage complex data organization projects.

The Data Management Collective Lead/ Program Manager will be responsible for maintaining a portfolio of all data projects occurring across all the divisions within AJG, as well as the portfolio of data projects run by the corporate Enterprise Data Management team.

• Lead the Enterprise Data Management project management team, setting objectives, and ensuring all projects align with our company's strategic goals.
• Develop and implement project management standards and processes to ensure consistent project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet business requirements and are delivered with high quality.
• Manage stakeholder communication and reporting, ensuring transparency and alignment across the organization.
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and resources, adjusting as necessary to meet project goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the project management team, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers and staff, supporting their professional development.
• Oversee a portfolio of project updates from divisional data departments to develop a portfolio of data projects occurring across the divisions.
• Work with stakeholders on the intake of new projects and scoping of the requirements.
• Create a framework for building out projects using the Agile Methodology in Azure Dev Ops
• Establishing a clear vision for the PMO with a delivery roadmap including interim milestones and long-term measures of success / key performance indicators.
• Lead project status meetings by establishing standardized reporting structures across all projects.
• Build and maintain relationships across the AJG network in divisional and corporate functions with data projects.
• Acknowledge interdependencies among programs, take action to alleviate or resolve bottlenecks, and advocate for the effective utilization of resources.
• Build valued working relationships with technical subject matter experts, stakeholders, and senior management.

• Requires an advanced proficiency in project management skills, along with a demonstrated history of actively engaging in project planning (including Work Breakdown Structure creation) and developing automated project planning templates, within a complex data organization.
• Strong understanding of matrix management and the ability to navigate and lead within this structure.
• Capable of working independently with a high degree of self-initiative and a strong sense of autonomy.
• Strong communication (verbal & written) & interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of stakeholders, customers, partners, business analysts, architects, subject matter experts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and critical thinking skills.
• Results driven and solution oriented.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Comfortable challenging the ideas of others.
• High attention to detail & accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, including Azure Dev Ops and Planview.

Education and Certificates:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or related fields.
• PMP or PRINCE2 Certification
• Experience in Data Management.
• Additional certifications or training in Agile and Scrum methodologies can demonstrate a deeper understanding of these popular project management frameworks.

Required: Bachelor's degree and 10 years related experience required.

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On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

 Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.