Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. King Of Prussia , PA 19406
Posted 1 week ago
For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.
Hanover Specialty is looking for a strategic, collaborative, and action-oriented Specialty Strategy Manager to support and provide strategic guidance to our broad and diverse specialty lines.
The Hanover is a diverse and inclusive organization focused on hiring the best talent and we encourage all qualified professionals to apply. We believe that an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace make us a better organization and creates a stronger community.
We also understand that life and the workplace have changed and support flexible work arrangements. This role may be (in our Worcester, MA or Windsor, CT branch) or fully remote, but candidate must be based on the East Coast to allow for periodic in-person collaboration and face to face meetings as needed.
We encourage all qualified professionals to apply!
Discover The Hanover Difference!
THIS IS A FULL-TIME, EXEMPT ROLE.
Position Overview:
Manages the execution of strategic and operational initiatives across the Specialty lines organization to ensure we make progress on our strategy. Engages with business leadership team to identify strategic opportunities and acts as a trusted advisor for planning and executing key initiatives. Collaborates and partners with cross-functional stakeholders in an inclusive team environment to facilitate transparency and joint accountability. Facilitates strategic working sessions and meetings; organizes and tracks action items for future follow-up. Actively manages initiative scope, tasks, resources, and timelines to drive implementation of key priorities in an engaged, timely, effective, and collaborative manner.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
Works with business leadership team to identify strategic priorities, shape the scope of work and execution approach, execute tactical plans, and manage the impact through continuous monitoring/feedback.
Provides consultation on the assessment, design, and development of Specialty lines propositions and initiatives. Serves as a trusted advisor to the business unit heads and proposition/initiative leaders
Consults with leadership team, providing thought partnership, on business strategy to shape plans for execution; define goals, scope, tasks, timelines and required resources for implementing
Manage key initiatives and projects, including managing and/or mitigating project risks/ issues and dependencies
Identify, coordinate, and collaborate cross-functional stakeholders to outline scope and deliverables of key initiatives and projects; works closely with Operations, Product, Actuarial, Finance, Technology, and other functional areas to drive implementation of strategic priorities
Manages overall progress of strategic initiatives from inception through delivery, using task plans, timelines and regular touchpoints while driving collaboration and accountability of team members
Schedule, plan and facilitate key meetings; give direction on appropriate topics for meetings, prepare agendas, minutes, organize follow-ups and track action plans
Create and deliver timely initiative/project status updates
Competencies…
The Specialty Strategy Manager will possess the following professional competencies…
Inclusive Decision Making: Ability to consider stakeholder input, apply judgement and insight to produce timely and prudent decisions
Talent Developer: Ability to provide continuous coaching and feedback while holding self and others accountable for results
Agile Innovator: Ability to continually adapt and take smart courageous risks to turn disruptions into opportunity
Composed Change Agent: Ability to engage and inspire through vison, lead with courage and composure.
Enterprise Integrator: Ability to balance functional depth with cross-unit and external awareness to maximize value for The Hanover
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
Ability to effectively influence without full authority at various levels of the organization across the BU and shared services teams
Exhibits strong communication skills; ability to effectively engage and communicate with leadership
Self-starter mentality; proactively takes on new tasks/responsibilities; results-oriented
Natural leader with consultative approach to partner engagement; comfort in leading others and self through ambiguity to achieve goals
Exceptional project management skill set with ability and interest to strengthen/grow strategy skill set
Strong technical acumen/proficiency preferred
Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
Strong problem solver: ability to look at the holistic situation, see new options and connect the dots where appropriate
Thirst to learn
Strong attention to detail; experience with process and data analysis
Ability to anticipate and identify risks and effectively mitigate and/or manage as needed
Ability to drive collaboration and inclusive team environments
Ability to manage conflict resolution
Effective change management
Experience…
Typically requires 5 -10 years of strategic priority management experience
Bachelor's degree in related field, specialized training, or equivalent work experience
Project management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum preferred
Experience in managing complex change initiatives
Experience working in the Financial Services industry preferred
CAREER DEVELOPMENT:
It's not just a job, it's a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you - at every level - to grow and develop.
BENEFITS:
We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you'll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.
Benefits include:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401K with a company match
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Company paid holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
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EEO statement:
The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law."
As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at: HRServices@hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.
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Other details
Job Family UW Support
Job Function Corporate Development/Strategy/Audit
Pay Type Salary
Travel Required No
Required Education Equivalent Experience
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