Project Manager - Operations

More than 4,100 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. From its founding in 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, Lockton has grown to become the largest privately held insurance broker in the world and 9th largest overall. Independent researcher Greenwich Associates awarded Lockton its 2011 Service Excellence Award for risk management for large companies. Business Insurance has twice recognized Lockton as a andldquo;Best Place to Work in Insurance.andrdquo; You can learn more at www.lockton.com. Lockton is known throughout the insurance industry as an entrepreneurial, progressive and successful insurance broker. As a result of continued individual and group accomplishments, Lockton has a record of steady and substantial growth. If you are a committed professional with a passion for delivering unparalleled service, Lockton is interested in hearing from you. Position Description:

Manage and drive an array of sales and business development initiatives as part of Lockton's operations group at headquarters in Kansas City:

Support Producer-led initiatives to grow Lockton, including conducting research and business analysis
Create, frame, write, and drive projects that include packaging Lockton's expertise in key market segments
Develop, frame, and drive communications programs that support our risk and insurance practices
Coordinate content and logistics for our multifaceted sales development initiative, Lockton's Producer Leadership Program
Create, write, edit, package, and produce sales support materials
Edit, package, promote, and distribute expert commentaries on risk management and insurance topics to audiences including clients, prospects, news media, and the general public
Manage, edit, promote, and package the Lockton Market Update. www.locktonmarketupdate.com

Support Operations group by analyzing and responding to critical business issues
Participate with other members of the global communications team on branding and communications issues
Manage other operations projects as needed
Position reports to Lockton's Director of Communications in Kansas City. Position will also work closely with senior executives, Associates, and Producers across the organization
The role will be based in Lockton's Kansas City office and will require occasional travel

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, journalism or communications
Minimum of seven years of experience in business environment with a minimum of five years of business operations project management or strategic communications
Strong Problem Solving - the soft skill of identifying the issues, developing solutions, selecting a path and implementing
Excellent business development, sales support, writing, project management, and marketing skills
Experience in training and development is a plus
Strong presentation skills and ability to provide presentation coaching
Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence
Adaptable, self-motivated, flexible team player
MBA is a significant plus

Key Skills:Strong Problem Solving - the soft skill of identifying business issues, developing solutions, selecting a path and implementing
Innovation/Creativity - the ability to create a unique value proposition
Communications/Writing - the ability to clearly communicate ideas and thoughts in a business environment
Executive Presence - the ability to interact and contribute at a high level with senior professionals
Project Management - the ability to identify critical issues and oversee the advancement of key initiatives. Demonstrated ability to build and manage a project plan and execute that plan effectively. Must be able to clearly articulate project goals and objectives, project status and deliverables with team members, and management, including senior executives
Business Analysis - ability to analyze business data and information to draw conclusions and make recommendations
Advanced user of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word and Web tools
Ability and willingness to travel

Lockton Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. As a privately held company, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining great individuals. This includes health and dental coverage, which begins on your first day of work, 401(k) with match and immediate vesting, a competitive vacation plan and unrivaled career advancement opportunities.