Job Posting

American National is currently seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join our team!  In this role, you will be responsible for large high-priority strategic projects and programs that focus on achieving business results. This is a highly independent role focused on complex technical and business matters and is responsible for the coordinated management of programs directed toward a common objective. Please note this is an in-office position out of our corporate locations in Springfield, MO; Galveston, TX; or Glenmont, NY. 

What Will You Do? 

•    Lead strategic management and innovation processes to objectively organize facts, define problems, analyze alternatives, and plan action items.
•    Develop objectives and action plans for putting strategies in place.
•    Develop evaluation and control mechanisms for assessing strategy performance results.
•    Partner with the business sponsor and key stakeholders to facilitate the development of the project charter for large high-priority strategic projects.
•    Partner with operational leaders to facilitate the development of the project plan.
•    Manage project execution to ensure project objectives are achieved.
•    Manage changes to project to ensure deliverables remain aligned with project goals.
•    Position project team for success by ensuring risks are mitigated and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
•    Manage project close-out to ensure all project items are complete.

Requirements

•    Bachelor's degree
•    Six to eight years of experience in a project management role
•    Strong communication, organization, strategic management, and relationship skills
•    Project Management experience within IT 

American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays.   We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.

American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905.  With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.

American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into our Career Portal.  Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.