Project Manager II, Strategic Initiatives, Priority Business

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Reporting to: AVP, Strategic Initiatives, Priority Business

Department: Employee Benefits – Priority Business (PB)

Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid) or Remote (US)

The Project Manager II, Strategic Initiatives plays a critical supporting role in advancing Hartford’s Priority Business (PB) growth strategy. This role provides the day‑to‑day executional backbone for PB’s strategic agenda—translating direction from the AVP into detailed analyses, repeatable processes, structured content, and clear operational tracking.

This individual brings exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Copilot‑assisted work to accelerate decision‑making and maintain operational momentum.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic & Operational Support

• Translate high‑level PB strategic direction from the AVP into actionable plans, workstreams, and tracking tools.
• Build structured models, templates, trackers, and dashboards.
• Manage detailed project plans, risks, dependencies, and timelines.
• Prepare PB leadership with data, research, and insights.

Analytical & Reporting Excellence

• Develop and maintain financial, sales, and operational dashboards using advanced Excel.
• Conduct competitor, market, and partner analyses.
• Produce insights and recommendations using internal data and market intelligence.
• Maintain PB scorecard, KPIs, and data sets.

Content Development & Communication

• Build executive‑level PowerPoint materials.
• Draft meeting summaries, action logs, and communications.
• Use Microsoft Copilot for research, synthesis, and content creation.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Coordinate PB workstreams across Strategy & Growth, Product, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Technology.
• Support agendas, materials, and follow‑ups for PB forums.
• Monitor progress, identify gaps, and drive alignment.
• Maintain PB collateral and strategic materials.

Program Support & Change Management

• Support documentation of PB capabilities, processes, and customer journeys.
• Assist in developing and delivering change‑management materials.
• Partner with teams to ensure offerings and integrations are operationally ready.

Market Research & Thought Leadership Support

• Coordinate research with Strategy & Growth team on competitor platforms, broker feedback, and HR tech.
• Support development of PB value‑prop and internal training content.
• Assist in preparing AVP for external engagements.

Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency

• Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Build repeatable templates and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with PB functions to document and refine workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of experience in Employee Benefits, insurance, consulting, or corporate strategy/operations.
• Advanced Excel skills; strong PowerPoint skills.
• Experience using Copilot or similar AI tools.
• Strong organizational and project‑management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or relevant work experience.

WORK ARRANGEMENT

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work schedule.  Candidates who live near one of our office locations will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).  Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work schedule, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. 

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

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