Allstate
Enterprise Portfolio Management Expert
Key aspects of the role:
- Drive sales growth by engaging with interested prospective customers- all while working remote
- No cold calling— Connect through inbound calls and proactive outbound calls with active insurance shoppers
- Enjoy competitive compensation with a base salary + uncapped commissions
- Sell reputable products from Allstate and our family of brands
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
The Enterprise Portfolio Management Expert role is responsible for delivering a key HR Product Portfolio in partnership with key HR and technology partners. The ideal candidate will use strong business and technical knowledge along with deep leadership skills to deliver a key HR portfolio of projects. They will do this by owning initiative intake, quarterly planning, prioritization and delivery through status reporting, issue escalation and go to market activities. Additionally, the Portfolio Manager will manage key initiatives end to end and manage the performance and results of the portfolio including ensuring key HR and team OKRs are incorporated into the portfolio as well.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and manage the full portfolio for their respective product suites including publishing and owning roadmaps of planned initiatives and go to market activities.
- Lead quarterly planning exercises to ensure planned work is defined and ready to begin.
- Leads and assists intake activities for new strategic initiatives, including cost benefit and/or resource analysis for identified project and/or programs.
- Accountable for 1-N prioritization across the Portfolio as an input to the HR-wide prioritization.
- Ensures all projects in the portfolio are proceeding according to plans and timelines, meeting targets and expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters; negotiates changes in project resources, scope, and prioritization as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines.
- Oversight and POC for go to market activities for outcomes without an assigned PM.
- Act as the first escalation point for issues/blockers on active epics.
- Develops relationships of trust with all key stakeholders; partners effectively within AOR and with other AORs, business units and engineering partners to deliver results.
- Provides input on staffing needs, talent development, performance management, and succession planning for their portfolio to both senior leadership team and mid-level managers.
Education
- 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Experience
- 10 or more years of experience (Preferred)
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job does not have direct supervisory duties.
Functional Skills
- Skilled in using data and analytics to inform prioritization, performance monitoring, and reporting.
- Strong capability in managing large, cross-functional HR and technology portfolios from intake through delivery.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including Agile Portfolio Management
- Skilled in using data and analytics to inform prioritization, performance monitoring, and reporting.
- Skills in organizational change management and preparing HR and business teams for adoption of new tools, processes, or programs.
Skills
Change Management, Data Analytics, HR Project Management, Leading Project Teams, Project Communications Management, Project Delivery, Project Implementations, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Project Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Workday HCM
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $95,700.00 – 170,925.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “here” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To view the “EEO is the Law” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
What We Do:
As an expert on our products and services, you can give customers personalized attention and innovative solutions to make their lives easier.
How We Support You:
Starting day one, you’ll have access to resources and incentives to keep you feeling challenged and excited about your careers.
Make An Impact:
As a member of our sales team, you’ll bring a sense of ease and support to customers looking for a better understanding of their protection options. Whether in the field or talking to customers over the phone, you’ll continue to build trust in who we are and what we do.
You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.
We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
The Enterprise Portfolio Management Expert role is responsible for delivering a key HR Product Portfolio in partnership with key HR and technology partners. The ideal candidate will use strong business and technical knowledge along with deep leadership skills to deliver a key HR portfolio of projects. They will do this by owning initiative intake, quarterly planning, prioritization and delivery through status reporting, issue escalation and go to market activities. Additionally, the Portfolio Manager will manage key initiatives end to end and manage the performance and results of the portfolio including ensuring key HR and team OKRs are incorporated into the portfolio as well.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and manage the full portfolio for their respective product suites including publishing and owning roadmaps of planned initiatives and go to market activities.
- Lead quarterly planning exercises to ensure planned work is defined and ready to begin.
- Leads and assists intake activities for new strategic initiatives, including cost benefit and/or resource analysis for identified project and/or programs.
- Accountable for 1-N prioritization across the Portfolio as an input to the HR-wide prioritization.
- Ensures all projects in the portfolio are proceeding according to plans and timelines, meeting targets and expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters; negotiates changes in project resources, scope, and prioritization as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines.
- Oversight and POC for go to market activities for outcomes without an assigned PM.
- Act as the first escalation point for issues/blockers on active epics.
- Develops relationships of trust with all key stakeholders; partners effectively within AOR and with other AORs, business units and engineering partners to deliver results.
- Provides input on staffing needs, talent development, performance management, and succession planning for their portfolio to both senior leadership team and mid-level managers.
Education
- 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Experience
- 10 or more years of experience (Preferred)
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job does not have direct supervisory duties.
Functional Skills
- Skilled in using data and analytics to inform prioritization, performance monitoring, and reporting.
- Strong capability in managing large, cross-functional HR and technology portfolios from intake through delivery.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including Agile Portfolio Management
- Skilled in using data and analytics to inform prioritization, performance monitoring, and reporting.
- Skills in organizational change management and preparing HR and business teams for adoption of new tools, processes, or programs.
Skills
Change Management, Data Analytics, HR Project Management, Leading Project Teams, Project Communications Management, Project Delivery, Project Implementations, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Project Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Workday HCM
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $95,700.00 – 170,925.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “here” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To view the “EEO is the Law” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
What We Do:
Your ability to quickly and calmly make smart decisions can make a huge difference in how confident customers feel throughout the claims process. And as you support our customers, we’re there to support you.
How We Support You:
We empower your success starting day one. You’ll have access to everything you need to grow professionally while helping our customers get their lives back on track.
Make An Impact:
Helping customers with their claims is about learning their stories, not just processing their paperwork. You can take pride in the fact that you’re providing invaluable guidance and helping to build continued trust in our company.
You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.
We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
The Enterprise Portfolio Management Expert role is responsible for delivering a key HR Product Portfolio in partnership with key HR and technology partners. The ideal candidate will use strong business and technical knowledge along with deep leadership skills to deliver a key HR portfolio of projects. They will do this by owning initiative intake, quarterly planning, prioritization and delivery through status reporting, issue escalation and go to market activities. Additionally, the Portfolio Manager will manage key initiatives end to end and manage the performance and results of the portfolio including ensuring key HR and team OKRs are incorporated into the portfolio as well.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and manage the full portfolio for their respective product suites including publishing and owning roadmaps of planned initiatives and go to market activities.
- Lead quarterly planning exercises to ensure planned work is defined and ready to begin.
- Leads and assists intake activities for new strategic initiatives, including cost benefit and/or resource analysis for identified project and/or programs.
- Accountable for 1-N prioritization across the Portfolio as an input to the HR-wide prioritization.
- Ensures all projects in the portfolio are proceeding according to plans and timelines, meeting targets and expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters; negotiates changes in project resources, scope, and prioritization as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines.
- Oversight and POC for go to market activities for outcomes without an assigned PM.
- Act as the first escalation point for issues/blockers on active epics.
- Develops relationships of trust with all key stakeholders; partners effectively within AOR and with other AORs, business units and engineering partners to deliver results.
- Provides input on staffing needs, talent development, performance management, and succession planning for their portfolio to both senior leadership team and mid-level managers.
Education
- 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Experience
- 10 or more years of experience (Preferred)
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This job does not have direct supervisory duties.
Functional Skills
- Skilled in using data and analytics to inform prioritization, performance monitoring, and reporting.
- Strong capability in managing large, cross-functional HR and technology portfolios from intake through delivery.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including Agile Portfolio Management
- Skilled in using data and analytics to inform prioritization, performance monitoring, and reporting.
- Skills in organizational change management and preparing HR and business teams for adoption of new tools, processes, or programs.
Skills
Change Management, Data Analytics, HR Project Management, Leading Project Teams, Project Communications Management, Project Delivery, Project Implementations, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Project Planning, Risk Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Workday HCM
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $95,700.00 – 170,925.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
For jobs in San Francisco, please click “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “here” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To view the “EEO is the Law” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.
It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.
We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.
Benefits
Experience the benefits that make Allstate a great place to work.
*Benefits vary based on position.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- HSAs and FSAs
- Wellbeing programs
- Free therapy sessions
- 401(k) plan
- Pension plan
- Free financial counseling
- Paid time off
- Work flexibility
- Talent shares
- Tuition reimbursement
- Learning opportunities
For a full description of Allstate’s benefits visit our benefits page
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We want to make sure you have every opportunity to grow, explore new horizons and follow your passion in a meaningful career. It’s an exciting time to join Allstate. Help us shape the future.