Guardian Life · 7 hours ago
Project Management Lead
Guardian Life is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Project Management Lead to join their Strategy & Operations team. This role will drive the successful execution of projects and initiatives within the Marketing & Communications function, focusing on enterprise change management and special initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Provide full-scale project management support to cross-functional teams supporting strategic initiatives and priority change communication campaigns
Track day-to-day tasks and deadlines across the Content & Channels function to ensure work progresses efficiently and effectively
Facilitate the intake and initial assessment of new work, aligning stakeholders on project scopes, priorities, and deliverables for optimal resource allocation and planning
Develop and implement detailed project plans in collaboration with Marketing & Communications leaders, driving execution to meet established milestones and deadlines
Coordinate project activities, including meeting facilitation, action item tracking, database management, and oversight of content repositories, to ensure seamless project progression
Identify and address risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within project plans and workflows to optimize outcomes and consistently meet or exceed delivery expectations
Partner with Strategy & Operations Lead to build and manage the communications project management function, ensuring scalability and sustainability
Co-design and manage project intake and briefing processes to position our projects and team members for success
Standardize, refine, and document processes and protocols to support the function and our stakeholders
Create and manage self-service tools to enable efficient project management and scale best practices across our communications teams
Maintain workflow management tools, including governance and how we maximize their potential
Serve as a subject matter expert in project management, counseling and empowering teammates to achieve excellence across projects of varying scale and complexity
Offer supervisory support to Content & Channels team members, fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field
5-8 years of experience in any combination of project management, public relations/corporate communications, or content management roles
Exceptional organizational, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in project management tools and content management systems
Preferred
PMP® and/or PROSCI certifications
Benefits
Skill-building
Leadership development
Philanthropic opportunities
Supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources
Company
Guardian Life
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) is one of the country’s leading mutual insurers.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-08-23Non Equity Assistance
Recent News
2025-12-11
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