Learning and Development Program, Data, and Project Management Lead

Overview

Zurich North America HR Talent Development is hiring an experienced Talent Enablement Program, Data, and Project Management Lead, reporting to the Director of Talent Enablement. In this role you will lead the design and delivery of performance improvement initiatives that address organization-wide capability gaps. The ideal candidate brings strong project management, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive measurable outcomes. This person will work in a hybrid schedule with 3 day a week presence in the Schaumburg Headquarters.

You'll scope and manage projects, analyze performance data, and collaborate with business leaders and HR partners to understand needs, define objectives, and deliver scalable solutions. A key focus of this role is shaping and advancing our skills strategy—identifying future capabilities, aligning talent solutions, and enabling workforce readiness.

Your work will empower our teams to grow and perform at their best, supporting Zurich's commitment to a brighter future—together.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive Skills Strategy Execution : Partner with stakeholders to execute on ZNA's skills strategy—identifying current and future skill needs, building targeted development initiatives, and supporting a culture of continuous learning.
• Enable Skills Intelligence : Lead the strategic management and optimization of tools that power our skills strategy—ensuring they deliver actionable insights, support capability planning, and drive informed talent decisions across the organization.
• Deliver Strategic Initiatives : Lead the planning and execution of high-impact talent initiatives—coordinating across teams, managing timelines and resources, and ensuring solutions are delivered effectively and aligned with business priorities.
• Lead Performance Initiatives : Scope, manage, and deliver performance improvement projects that address enterprise-wide capability gaps and drive measurable outcomes.
• Evaluate and Improve : Use skill, performance, and feedback data to evaluate solution effectiveness, inform continuous improvement, and guide future investments.
• Champion Growth and Change : Serve as a visible advocate for skills development and continuous learning—helping teams adapt, grow, and prepare for the future.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Zurich states that compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including location, role, skill set, and experience. Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may include short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range will be considered based on experience, skills, and education.

The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $94,100.00 - $154,000.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

Other Information

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk. We serve more than 25 industries and insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Location(s) : AM - Schaumburg

Remote Working : Hybrid

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

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