[C] Project/Program Management Sr Con in Saint Paul

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Project Manager (EBS Strategic Initiatives)
Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (6-Months)
Compensation & Conversion Details

• Contract Rate: $29.00 – $31.00/hour (Negotiable based on experience level).
• Conversion Salary: Targeted base salary + 10% (P3) or 15% (P4) bonus structure.
• Growth: This is a long-term career play intended for conversion into a permanent leadership role within the organization.

We are seeking a polished and experienced Project & Program Manager to join the Employee Benefits Solutions (EBS) Strategic Initiatives team. This role combines hands-on project management with program-level strategy and executive engagement. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading large, complex initiatives, influencing senior leaders, and translating strategy into measurable business outcomes.

This position offers high visibility across the organization and requires strong executive presence. Finalist candidates will be asked to complete an on-site mock presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex, cross-functional projects and programs from initiation through completion

• Partner with project sponsors and senior leaders to define scope, goals, success metrics, and delivery plans

• Manage workstreams, timelines, dependencies, risks, resources, and budgets across multiple initiatives

• Drive stakeholder engagement, governance, communication, and change management efforts

• Translate enterprise strategy and market insights into actionable programs and initiatives

• Monitor and report on project performance, financials, and business outcomes

• Ensure initiatives deliver measurable value and that benefits realization plans are in place

• Build strong relationships across business units to navigate ambiguity and influence decision-making

• Mentor and guide less experienced project managers and contract resources

• Support leadership with team roadmaps, strategic planning, and execution priorities

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of project and/or program management experience

• Experience leading large, complex, cross-functional initiatives

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)

• Proven ability to manage ambiguity and translate high-level strategy into execution

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive-level presentation skills

• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization abilities

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated stakeholder management, influence, and change leadership skills

Qualifications

• PMP certification

• Experience in financial services, employee benefits, insurance, or highly matrixed organizations

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with vendors

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