Ryan Specialty · 14 hours ago
Project & Portfolio Administrator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expRyan Specialty is a company focused on building and sustaining a diverse workforce. They are seeking a Project & Portfolio Administrator to oversee portfolio operations and manage project delivery, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives while mentoring junior staff.
FinanceProperty & Casualty InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Project Delivery: Develop project plans, define scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely and successful completion of projects. Identify and manage project risks and execute project performance against established metrics and objectives
Administration and Operational Oversight: Manage complex portfolio in Jira including project configurations, system settings, and ensure data accuracy across projects. Collect, interpret, and report on project data (progress, financials, risks) to guide management decisions. Create performance dashboards to enhance transparency and executive decision making
Portfolio Support & Process Improvement: Assist portfolio managers with demand planning, intake / prioritization and budget / financial reporting. Review current process, identify risk factors, and enhance operational efficiencies to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Provide end-user support, training, and best practices
Stakeholder Communication: Facilitates clear communication among project team members, stakeholders and leadership to ensure alignment and transparency. Prepare leadership presentations (Steering Committee, Monthly Business Review, and ad hoc)
Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to corporate policies, methodologies (like Agile/Scrum), and SDLC standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience in project or portfolio management
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Proficient in Jira administration and Atlassian ecosystem (Confluence, BitBucket)
Proficient in building, maintaining and optimizing reports and dashboards in Jira and PowerBI
Experience with workflow customizations, permission schemes, and automation
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Atlassian certifications (ACP-600, ACP-120), ITIL Foundation preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI – ACP) preferred
Benefits
Paid time off for company holidays
Vacation
Sick and personal days
Paid parental leave
Mental health services
Company
Ryan Specialty
Ryan Specialty is an insurance firm that provides solutions for brokers, agents, and insurance carriers.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katie Davies
CEO of JEM Specialty Underwriters, Technical Risk Underwriters and Per SE (Power.Energy.Risk)
Jeremiah Bickham
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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