Staff Vice President of Program & Change Management

Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its policyholder-owners. These owners, who share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable, represent many of the world’s largest organizations, including one of every four Fortune 500 companies. They work with FM to better understand the hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions, combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.

Work Location & Schedule: This is a 5 days office-based position with flexibility to work remote depending on business needs.  

Relocation within the US is offered to relocate within 50 miles of Johnston, RI

Valid Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

The Staff Vice President of Program & Change Management acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Thought Leader for driving/delivering effective project management and change management solutions for the company’s top priority initiatives. Through direct ownership, collaboration and oversight, this leader understands and manages the project portfolio to assure business needs are achieved and stakeholder needs are addressed. This leader assures that resources are identified, skills matched appropriately, and that there is transparency in the process to support all parties. This role builds and maximizes the capabilities and skills within the team to allow them to serve as a “center of excellence” for both Project & Change Management and continually searches for opportunities to identify relevant tools and approaches to improve. The leader is responsible for the development and growth of the team members, all other administrative controls within the group and the ongoing oversight of the FM Global Change Management & Project Management practices

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the executive team and functional areas to prioritize resource allocation and strategically align team members with the right skills to key objectives, ensuring appropriate project support.
• Provide coaching and direction to the team members by prioritizing focus areas, driving  day-to-day delivery of team priorities and maintaining a strategic perspective to ensure measurable results.
• Establish and maintain consistent and scalable Program and Change Management practices by defining standards, training and mentoring the team in selected approaches and providing ongoing thought leadership.
• Enable the Center of Excellence to act as an internal consulting resource to elevate the organization's competence and capability in project delivery and change management.
• Lead, develop and mentor the team, including onboarding of new team members.

This role combines team management with direct, hands-on project delivery, requiring the ability to both guide others and personally drive initiatives to completion

Qualifications

10+ years of experience working within or leading a PMO, CMO, or similar management experience required

Leadership & Workforce Development

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing a skilled and motivated workforce
• Experience in interviewing, hiring, and assessing personnel
• Ability to be an advocate for end-users and work in an ethical and transparent fashion
• Ability to develop collaborative, cross-functional business networks
• Ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization

Project & Change Management

• Expertise in project management principles, methodologies, and tools
• Expertise in change management and implementation principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Prosci ADKAR)
• Experience working on projects with broad organizational impact and cross-functional teams
• Strong background managing projects and large change efforts with strong results and change adoption
• Familiarity with Agile principles and mindset

Communication & Influence

• Proven background in effective organizational communication and working with executive and senior managers
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision and goal

Analysis & Performance

• Experience with developing and utilizing performance metrics
• Strong analytical skills and ability to utilize performance metrics
• Expertise in problem solving and root cause identification

Education

Bachelors in related field, such as business administration, are preferred, or relevant experience.

Professional certification in PMP or Prosci preferred!

The hiring range for this position is $156,400 to $224,800. 

The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs (including medical, dental and vision coverage), a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances, and much more!

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.