Overview
Job Details
IMA Financial Group is looking for a Project Manager to join our growing organization. You’ll drive the implementation life cycle from initiation to completion and associated Organizational Change Management activities to support each project. You will partner closely with internal business owners and IT to deliver innovative solutions efficiently, while emphasizing clear communication, and following the IT Program Management Methodology.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
- Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values
- Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates.
- Partner closely with a senior member of the team to learn best practices and utilize as a trusted mentor for direction and support.
- Work with technical teams and other stakeholders to build and deliver solutions.
- Identify and manage critical dependencies across teams tracking commitments and ensuring timely execution and delivery.
- Define and track key project milestones and recommend adjustments to complete projects on time and ensure high quality deliverables.
- Utilize the IMA IT Project Management Methodology including templates and processes to support the needs of the project team.
- Proactively assess how each project is being run and suggest changes to the project team or the PMO overall to improve delivery.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:
- 3+ years of experience working in roles that require organization, planning and managing through influence.
- Experience building effective relationships, leading through influence, driving consensus, and establishing yourself as a trusted advisor.
- Proven track record of taking ownership and successfully delivering results on projects while following established protocols and processes.
- Detailed driven with a focus on ensuring the project team is looking forward while executing current tasks.
- Experience quickly building credibility with project teams.
- Familiarity with the PMBOK.
- Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.
- A strong track record of problem solving and a “roll up your sleeves” mentality.
- Experience with MS Office products preferred/required (specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel)
COMPETENCIES & TRAITS: (Pick your top 5 ONLY)
- Agility/Flexibility
- Demonstrates support for innovation and changes needed to improve organization effectiveness.
- Adapts to stressful situations.
- Self-Direction
- Ability to effectively plan and organize work independently.
- Takes initiative to establish goals, create deliverables, and lead projects.
- Problem Solving
- Ability to view situations in an objective or critical manner and choose the best solution accordingly.
- Uses brainstorming techniques to create a variety of solutions, thinking outside the box when necessary.
- Communicating
- Actively listens, shares information, and proposes suggestions and solutions.
- Expresses oneself effectively both orally and in written form.
The anticipated posting timeline for this opportunity is 07/11/2025 -08/13/2025.
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Compensation & Benefits
Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:
Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Health Club Reimbursement, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Why Join IMA?
We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first
What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.
We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team
We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.
We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry
- 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
- 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces
- 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
- 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies
- 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
- 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
- 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces
- 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
- 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
- 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.