Job Information
WTW COBRA Project Manager 2 in Chicago, Illinois
The Role
Work directly with clients as direct point of contact for ongoing service, change management and escalations.
Creates budgets based on project scope, resources, and collaborates with junior Project managers to maintain and communicate risks/course corrections.
Maintains project plans and monitors progress to accurately reflect project scope, deliverables and timeline.
Leads discussions around trends and process improvement opportunities and communicates to the appropriate leadership group.
Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to draft change orders for out-of-scope work as per Change Control process.
Learns and applies WTW standard practices and standard tools.
Mentors, grows, and leads team members and junior project managers.
Collaborates to deliver quality of ongoing service delivery and adheres to established Project Manager standards.
Leads project teams with multifaceted, competing priorities, and deadlines.
Performs and manages all responsibilities related to the Project Manager 2 role and complies with our security protocol.
The Requirements
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Excel, Project and Word
Has basic understanding of regulations that apply to benefits administration.
Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates flexibility, accountability, and ability to deliver multiple projects with quality and excellence.
Ability to work extended hours as needed.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role.
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $80,000-90,000 USD.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Health and Welfare Benefits : Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1862/2023/01/31091722/Washington-State-Time-Off.pdf)
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k)
At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
EOE, including disability/vets