What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Bolton?
Description
Department: Benefit Administration Services
Reports To: Benefit Administration Services, Practice Leader
Location: Remote (Must have ability to work East Coast business hours)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
About Bolton
Bolton is a national, independent consulting firm specializing in actuarial, health & welfare, investment, compensation, communications, and HR consulting services since 1981. Within Bolton Health, our mission is to help clients design, implement, and manage cost-effective benefit programs that align with their strategic and financial goals, all while navigating complex regulatory requirements.
Our Benefit Administration Services team provides end-to-end solutions, from plan assessments and implementation through enrollment, communication, and ongoing service. We pride ourselves on helping clients deliver meaningful benefits programs that enhance employee well-being and organizational success.
Position Overview
Bolton is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Benefit Administration Services team. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives on structure, excels at defining and managing tasks, and enjoys collaborating with clients and internal teams.
The successful candidate will have expertise in Microsoft Project, proven project management skills, and a strong ability to keep complex initiatives on track. Experience in employee benefits or insurance is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Our firm offers a collegial work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a generous benefits package, including family health, vision, and dental benefits; employer-paid disability and life insurance benefits; a 401(k) plan with match after 6 months of employment; vacation and sick leave; paid holidays; hybrid telework arrangements; and monthly fitness stipends.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bolton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Department: Benefit Administration Services
Reports To: Benefit Administration Services, Practice Leader
Location: Remote (Must have ability to work East Coast business hours)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
About Bolton
Bolton is a national, independent consulting firm specializing in actuarial, health & welfare, investment, compensation, communications, and HR consulting services since 1981. Within Bolton Health, our mission is to help clients design, implement, and manage cost-effective benefit programs that align with their strategic and financial goals, all while navigating complex regulatory requirements.
Our Benefit Administration Services team provides end-to-end solutions, from plan assessments and implementation through enrollment, communication, and ongoing service. We pride ourselves on helping clients deliver meaningful benefits programs that enhance employee well-being and organizational success.
Position Overview
Bolton is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our Benefit Administration Services team. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives on structure, excels at defining and managing tasks, and enjoys collaborating with clients and internal teams.
The successful candidate will have expertise in Microsoft Project, proven project management skills, and a strong ability to keep complex initiatives on track. Experience in employee benefits or insurance is a strong plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project plans in Microsoft Project.
- Write clear, actionable project tasks that capture scope, deliverables, and timelines.
- Track and manage client deliverables, logs, and follow-up items.
- Support benefit program implementations and voluntary benefits enrollment projects.
- Serve as a key liaison with clients, HR teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and proactively provide solutions to ensure project success.
- Prepare documentation, reports, and client-ready status updates.
- Facilitate meetings, documenting key decisions, next steps, and accountabilities.
Qualifications
- 5 years of project management experience, ideally within benefits administration, voluntary benefits, or insurance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly define and structure project tasks.
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Availability to work East Coast business hours.
- Background in benefits administration, voluntary benefits, or insurance consulting.
- Familiarity with benefits platforms such as bswift or similar HR/benefits technologies.
- Experience supporting client implementations, enrollments, or ongoing service delivery.
Our firm offers a collegial work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a generous benefits package, including family health, vision, and dental benefits; employer-paid disability and life insurance benefits; a 401(k) plan with match after 6 months of employment; vacation and sick leave; paid holidays; hybrid telework arrangements; and monthly fitness stipends.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bolton is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000