IT Project Lead

Auto-Owners Insurance invites your application for the IT Division Project Lead role, where you will manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of company projects.

We offer a merit‑based work‑from‑home program. After initial in‑person training, this role may allow up to three days per week of remote work, though occasional presence in our Lansing, Michigan technology office is required.

• Coordinate work for projects involving multiple team members
• Create and execute project work plans to meet changing needs and requirements
• Help identify resources needed and work with leaders to assign individual tasks
• Prepare and review project‑related documents prepared by the team before passing them on to stakeholders
• Effectively apply project management methodologies and best practices
• Perform risk analysis and recommend actions to mitigate risk
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
• Ensure projects meet stakeholder objectives

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated track record of effectively working with individuals from different backgrounds and experience levels
• Proven performance delivering high‑quality solutions on individual projects
• Strong problem‑resolution skills and ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to facilitate team meetings and handle project conflicts within and outside the team
• Strong understanding of complex project concepts
• Inspiring leadership that motivates team members to attain goals and pursue excellence

Auto‑Owners provides a competitive base salary, a 401(k) plan with employer match, a fully‑funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus programs. Generous paid time off is available, including holidays, vacation days, personal time, and sick leave. Structured training, employee mentoring, and a friendly working environment are also part of the employment experience.

Auto‑Owners Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. The Company hires, transfers, and promotes on the basis of ability, without consideration of disability, age, sex, race, color, religion, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any factor contrary to federal, state or local law. Ability to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship is required.