Project Manager

WHO WE ARE:

WHO YOU ARE:

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• You will be responsible for working with leadership to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes.
• Responsible for end-to-end project management and successful delivery of outcomes on assigned projects.

Project Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including tasks, timelines, resources, and dependencies.
• Define roles and responsibilities to create an effective project organization structure.
• Allocate resources and set priorities to ensure successful project execution.
• Regularly update project schedules and communicate any deviations from the plan. Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs.
• Collect and document detailed customer requirements, constraints, and assumptions with stakeholders. Utilize various requirement-gathering techniques (e.g., planning sessions, brainstorming, focus groups) to define project deliverables.

Project Scope, time, and cost management:

• Ensure that a project’s objectives are achieved within the constraints of available resources and timeframes.
• Measure, monitor, and identify ways to deliver project objectives within estimated hours and timeframes.
• Develop and manage to a budget, tracking expenses related to the project, and identifying ways to reduce costs or maximize resources.

Stakeholder Management and Communication: -

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, facilitating clear and transparent communication.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and milestones.
• Communicate expectations in accordance with the project plan to align stakeholders and project team members.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively address and resolve issues to keep projects on track.

Team Coordination and Leadership:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure everyone is aligned with project objectives. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Project Quality Management:

• Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Conduct thorough reviews and inspections as necessary.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Track project expenses and manage budgets to ensure projects are delivered within scope and on budget.
• Allocate resources efficiently to optimize project performance.

 Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant records.
• Generate comprehensive reports for stakeholders, summarizing project progress and outcomes.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Eight plus years of Project Management Experience – CAPM, PMP or similar designation preferred.
• Ten plus years’ total technology experience
• Proven track record of delivering timely and accurate completion of multiple projects occurring simultaneously.
•  Demonstrated ability to manage a project using a variety of methodologies (Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban, etc).
• Knowledge of project management tools and software such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, SharePoint, Jira, etc.
• Lead and manage a team of project managers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment, promoting continuous improvement and professional development.
•  Experience with third-party system support, with preference given to insurance/financial services platforms.
• Demonstrated understanding of the project lifecycle in complex technical environments.
• Participation in the full software development life cycle.
• Ability to tailor communications and influence critical decisions with a variety of stakeholders.
•  Ability to work within broadly defined parameters & lead and focus the efforts of others on established goals.
• Knowledge of IT systems, governance, and compliance.
• Proven problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, and organizational skills.
• High degree of flexibility and strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?