Retail Operations Project Manager Jobs in Columbia, MD

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

The Executive Operations Project Manager serves as a strategic operations partner to Government & Industry Relations leadership, supporting executive operations, project management, event execution, and departmental administration. This role partners closely with senior leaders to coordinate priorities, drive key initiatives, manage high-visibility events, and ensure efficient day-to-day operations.

Executive Operations & Leadership Support

• Provide executive support to senior Government & Industry Relations leaders, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel logistics, expense management, and executive communications.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, and follow-up actions for leadership meetings and external engagements.
• Coordinate leadership priorities and track progress on key initiatives.

Project & Program Management

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
• Track milestones, deliverables, action items, and stakeholder commitments.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, trackers, and operational processes.
• Gather and synthesize information to support executive decision-making.

Event Planning & Execution

• Lead logistics and execution for high-profile events, including Congressional Fly-Ins, leadership meetings, team on-sites, stakeholder engagements, and other department-sponsored events.
• Coordinate venues, hotels, transportation, catering, attendee communications, meeting materials, and event budgets.
• Support executive participation before, during, and after key events.

Financial & Administrative Operations

• Support budget planning, invoice processing, expense tracking, and vendor management activities.
• Coordinate approvals and maintain records related to consultants, memberships, sponsorships, and operational spending.
• Maintain departmental resources, documentation, and shared administrative processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in executive operations, project management, business operations, event management, or a related field.
• Experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, corporate relations, trade associations, or similar environments.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Must reside within a commutable distance of Washington, DC and be able to work from the DC office as needed to support executive meetings, leadership activities, team events, and business operations.

Skills

Business Operations, Business Requirements, Calendar Management, Communication, Event Management, Event Planning, Executive Support, Leading Project Teams, Meeting Organization, Microsoft Outlook, Project Implementations, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Project Planning, Travel Logistics

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 60,000.00 - 97,125.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

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