AVP Worksite Solutions

<strong>We&rsquo;re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children&rsquo;s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future.</strong>

Addison TX

Horace Mann

<h4>We&rsquo;re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children&rsquo;s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs.&nbsp; We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them.&nbsp; This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.</h4> https://boards.greenhouse.io/horacemannservicecorporation

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Worksite Prod & Ops

Overview: <p>The&nbsp;<strong>AVP, Worksite Solutions</strong>&nbsp;is a new role for Horace Mann&rsquo;s Worksite Division and will be responsible for supporting a wide variety of programs and projects across the Division including team leadership and the execution of strategic solutions.&nbsp; The&nbsp;<strong>AVP, Worksite Solutions</strong>&nbsp;will consult with Division business leaders, internal business partners (IT, HR, Finance), and external vendors to identify, develop, and implement solutions for increased capabilities and efficiencies across the Division.&nbsp; This key role may also serve as a facilitator and manager for significant and impactful Division projects.&nbsp; The&nbsp;<strong>AVP, Worksite Solutions</strong>&nbsp;will work closely with the Worksite Division leader to lead and support the growth and success of the Worksite Division.</p> <p><strong><u>You&rsquo;ll love this position if</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>You&rsquo;re a problem-solver and collaborator&nbsp;</strong>who understands the importance of organizational efficiency and operational excellence.</li> <li><strong>You&rsquo;re organized and a methodical planner&nbsp;</strong>who enjoys developing thoughtful and detailed plans for strategic execution and takes ownership of projects and processes.</li> <li><strong>You&rsquo;re a leader and a teammate&nbsp;</strong>who thrives on identifying and implementing solutions and celebrates team success.</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Develop and execute strategic project plans with leaders and internal stakeholders</li> <li>Support Division leaders with the preparation of reports and presentations directed at the CEO, COO, and Board of Directors regarding Division performance, programs, projects, and progress.</li> <li>Assess, develop, and implement programs and projects, including management coordination and communication.</li> <li>Lead and facilitate diverse project teams to develop create solutions for increased capabilities and efficiencies across the Division.</li> <li>Assist with the development of Division business strategy, including the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and success with external business partners.</li> <li>Apply effective communication, collaboration, risk mitigation, contingency management, and problem-solving skills to provide excellence to major initiatives.</li> <li>Clearly communicate project issues, decisions, deliverables, and progress across teams and to management.</li> <li>Partner with multiple teams and departments to support end-to-end solutions development and implementation.</li> <li>Serve a significant role in long-term planning, including initiatives aligned with operational excellence.</li> <li>Provide leadership, development coaching, and strategic direction to immediate peer group with a strong focus on operational excellence and continued improvement supported by technology.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred or equivalent technical and industry experience.</li> <li>5+ years of experience in the insurance industry strongly preferred.</li> <li>Leadership competencies inclusive of decision-making, analysis, organization, and initiative.</li> <li>Excellent and well-established communication and project management skills.</li> </ul> <strong>Additional Information</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Periodic travel may be required.</li> <li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams</li> <li>Normal office environment</li> </ul> <strong>Job Specific Skills</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Active Listening: Be engaged in the exchange of ideas by giving full attention to what others say, asking questions appropriate to the subject matter, and demonstrating the ability to interact.</li> <li>Communication. Use audience-relevant verbal, visual, and written techniques to convey complex information effectively and to ensure understanding across a diverse audience. Demonstrated skills in influencing across all levels of an organization.</li> <li>Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Strong aptitude for communicating new concepts while taking analytical approach to decision making and problem solving.</li> <li>Initiative: Self-starter with the energy, motivation, and resilience necessary to be effective under pressure. Strong sense of priority, urgency, and commitment to deadlines. Ability to work independently with limited direction.</li> <li>Team Player: Adaptable and willing to adjust to rapidly changing conditions and unexpected shifts in priorities. Effectively interact with a variety of roles and facilitate conflict resolution.</li> <li>Time Management: Forecast, prioritize, and organize workload to handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensure the timely completion of each, provide room for emergency tasks and assist direct reports to do the same. Effectively plan, coordinate, and delegate multiple work activities.</li> </ul>