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Then apply to become a Global Benefits Project Manager at WTW! This role involves supporting our multinational clients directly and by working effectively with local colleagues in a variety of ...

Then apply to become a Global Benefits Project Manager at WTW! This role involves supporting our multinational clients directly and by working effectively with local colleagues in a variety of ...

Then apply to become a Global Benefits Project Manager at WTW! This role involves supporting our multinational clients directly and by working effectively with local colleagues in a variety of ...

Project Engineer / Design Manager (Senior Project Manager track available) Location: Arlington ... Additional Benefits * Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off and paid ...

Project Engineer / Design Manager (Senior Project Manager track available) Location: Arlington ... Additional Benefits * Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off and paid ...

Project Engineer / Design Manager (Senior Project Manager track available) Location: Arlington ... Additional Benefits * Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off and paid ...

... benefits. Project Manager II (PM-II) position has single point accountability or can be under ... general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. PM-II position is responsible for management ...

IT Project Manager

Tallahassee, FL · On-site

$85.40K - $101K/yr

Five years of experience with Budget and Financial Management including Cost Analysis/ Cost Benefits. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and four years of experience leading and ...

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How much do benefits project manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for benefits project manager in the United States is $102,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Benefits Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Benefits Project Manager, you need expertise in employee benefits programs, project management, and a relevant degree, often complemented by certifications like PMP or CEBS. Familiarity with HRIS platforms, benefits administration software, and project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Asana is essential. Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills help you coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure successful project outcomes. These skills are crucial for delivering complex benefits initiatives on time, ensuring compliance, and maximizing employee satisfaction.

How does a Benefits Project Manager typically collaborate with HR and other departments during large-scale benefits initiatives?

A Benefits Project Manager works closely with HR, payroll, finance, and sometimes legal teams to ensure successful planning and execution of benefits projects, such as open enrollment or implementing new benefit programs. This role often requires facilitating regular cross-functional meetings, gathering input from key stakeholders, and coordinating timelines to ensure compliance and employee satisfaction. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, as the Benefits Project Manager needs to align diverse teams and resolve issues promptly. Collaboration is a daily part of the job, particularly during high-impact initiatives.

What does a Benefits Project Manager do?

A Benefits Project Manager oversees and coordinates projects related to employee benefits programs within an organization. They are responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, often working with HR, vendors, and other stakeholders to implement or update benefits offerings. Their role includes managing communications, ensuring compliance with regulations, analyzing program effectiveness, and improving benefits processes to support organizational goals.

What are the benefits of a project manager?

A Benefits Project Manager oversees the planning and implementation of employee benefit programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals. This role helps improve employee satisfaction, compliance, and cost management by coordinating benefits administration and vendor relationships. Strong project management skills and certifications like PMP can enhance effectiveness in this position.

What is a reasonable salary for a project manager?

A project manager's salary varies based on experience, industry, and location, but in general, the median annual salary ranges from $70,000 to $120,000. Benefits project managers with certifications like PMP and experience managing complex projects tend to earn toward the higher end of this range.
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Infographic showing various Benefits Project Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,682 per year, or $49.4 per hour.
Global Benefits Project Manager

Global Benefits Project Manager

WTW inc.

Chicago, IL • On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 138 rated financial services


Job description

Description

Are you looking for a stimulating role, working with colleagues all round the world to help fix client solutions? Then apply to become a Global Benefits Project Manager at WTW!

This role involves supporting our multinational clients directly and by working effectively with local colleagues in a variety of countries. Specifically, you will be responsible for coordinating local brokerage and consulting services in the area of medical and other insured benefit programs, as well as providing consulting services around all employee benefits to the headquarters.

The IGS team comprises over 300 colleagues across all WTW geographies and is dedicated to serving the needs of the headquarters of its multinational clients. Operating in the global marketplace means multinational companies face a variety of different business, cultural, language and regulatory environments. IGS colleagues get involved in four key areas as follows: multi-country coordination and project management; strategic advice around the management of employee benefits; technical expertise on global risk management; supporting global reach.

You will support our multinational clients through various consulting and project management activities such as:

  • Support client delivery activities, providing updates on local country activities and proactively identifying and escalating issues with our clients.

  • Develop and present global or regional financial and stewardship reports.

  • Effectively manage projects using established project management tracker and technology to deliver a successful project across all countries, regularly engaging with local colleagues globally.

  • Keep abreast of changes in legislation, market practice or otherwise, to identify issues that clients should be addressing.

  • Support the use of WTW technology to help clients to maximize the value from the information collected.

  • Review local deliverables to ensure consistency of style and message, as appropriate.

  • Coordinate and project manage multi-country projects such as global benefit benchmarking exercises, cost savings projects and governance processes.

  • Work with the global consultant lead to deliver advice to multinational clients about the financing of their risk benefit programs, such as self-insurance, multinational risk benefits pooling and employee benefit captive work - for feasibility study, negotiation, selection, implementation and ongoing support.

Qualifications

The Requirements

  • 1-2+ years of client facing or consulting experience in the benefits space

  • You enjoy delivering complex solutions to internal and external clients, while delivering proactively on time and on budget.

  • Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills.

  • Well organized and high attention-to-detail with ability to prioritize conflicting work schedules.

  • Be effective at planning, monitoring and reviewing.

  • Hands on experience with employee benefits or insurance market (is a plus).

  • Ability to work within an international team to high standards and tight timescales.

  • Ability to analyze situations, provide recommendations and be flexible in approach in order to resolve problems.

  • Bachelor's Degree is strongly required

  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken). Other languages (especially French and German) are a bonus.

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 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).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $80,000 - $110,000 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)

  • Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

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.

Note that visa 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 sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

EOE, including disability/vets


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