Strategy & Project Manager

WTW
Chicago, IL
Description

Responsible for:

  • Working with project stakeholders to establish detailed project plans, organize and monitor milestones and report progress against objectives, escalating any scope or timeline issues and helping to remove roadblocks.
  • Supporting the Head of Strategy & Execution in the development and implementation of strategic and tactical initiatives across Risk & Broking businesses.
  • Performing data analysis and producing summary analysis on strategic and project actions.
  • Assembling, synthesizing, and formatting data and information for use in stakeholder and executive communications.
  • Providing day-to-day project management, working closely with workstream leaders and subject matter experts to meet objectives and deadlines.
  • Maintaining project artefacts; documentation, issues, risks, dependencies, and action log items; co-ordinate governance reporting and communicate progress to stakeholders.
  • Running and chairing project meetings.
  • Conducting ad-hoc analysis and deliverables.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in professional services industry (risk & insurance preferred), strategy or project management preferred.
  • Proven experience in managing the full project management lifecycle from Pre-project (scoping, deliverables, resourcing), Initialization (governance, reporting, scheduling), Execution (monitoring, risk & issue management, progress updates), through Closure.
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), proficiency in numerical analysis, and organizational capabilities.
  • Familiarity with technical product and industry content and the ability to analyze and recommend strategies to deliver more impactful and succinct responses.
  • Demonstrates strong attention to details.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities, organizing and prioritizing work, and delegating effectively.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with ability to learn new software.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $200,000– $235,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
  • Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
  • Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in- office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only)

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)

Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off ( Washington State or remote only )

Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [email protected].

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

EOE, including disability/vets

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Posted 2026-03-18

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