The Project Manager leads one or more projects (as assigned) of low to moderate complexity, in accordance with the project expectations set forth by the PMO. The Project Manager may also support projects led by others. The Project Manager works to understand and support the strategic priorities of the organization (as applicable to project work). This role involves working with stakeholders to establish the project plan, ensure regular updates are communicated, provide consistent documentation of decisions made and work completed and escalate issues where necessary. This position involves analysis of the needs of each project and brings in departments needed to support the success, from all internal and external perspectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 3 plus year’s project management experience.
- Insurance experience preferred, working for an insurance carrier or insurance program/MGU/MGA.
- Relationship management, including experience working across teams.
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Process improvement / process mapping.
- PMP Certification preferred.
Primary Job Functions:
- Plan, prioritize, and manage assigned project(s) and associated resources.
- Conduct detailed analysis; leading to solutions that meet business needs.
- Partner with business to evaluate/improve processes and arrive at mutual, cost-effective solutions.
- Prepare, present and review project plans, status reports, cost/benefit studies.
- Support business partners.
- Partner with functional teams to resolve issues and implement application enhancements.
- Conduct business process improvement with AS IS/TO BE process design and refinement.
- Participate in the preparation of long-range systems plans and assure that they are in concert with business objectives and goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.
Skills & Competencies Required:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and deliver results in a matrix organization.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills in English.
- Sound problem resolution, team building and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate across multiple groups.
- Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Utilize (and develop) project management skills for delivery of projects, including scope, time, communication, risk, cost, resource, and quality management.
- Develop periodic reports on a variety of subjects including status, milestone chart, risks and mitigation plans, issues and resolution, and change requests.
- Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
- Track and report budget performance to objectives.
Additional Information:
Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.#LI-Onsite
