Sr. P&C Project Manager

P&C Project Manager

Summary

The position is responsible for the successful delivery of project initiatives within a Portfolio and Project Management Group. This role executes projects that enable the realization of strategic objectives and tactical business plan goals.

Project Manager

The below highlights key accountabilities for this role. It is not fully inclusive of all possible tasks that may be expected to be performed by this role.

• Leads IT projects from start to finish, which may include the implementation or customization of commercial off-the-shelf software applications, mobile/web technologies, system integrations, software upgrades, Intelligent Automation (RPA), and infrastructure.
• Manages three (3) or more projects simultaneously, depending on project complexity, duration, and lifecycle phase. Average project duration is 6–8 months.
• Manages a project team of matrixed resources, resolving challenges presented by resource and schedule availability in matrixed organizations.
• Creates and maintains detailed project schedules for accurate schedule tracking and progress reporting.
• Reconciles project team time cards with planned hours in the project plan and investigates variances between planned and actual time. Adjusts project task effort/duration as necessary to maintain correct forecast of ETC.
• Maintains and reconciles the project financial forecast; investigates and resolves variances between forecast and actual project costs.
• Follows documented Project Portfolio Management (PPM) processes, procedures, and templates.
• Anticipates, identifies, and manages project risks, issues, assumptions, and decisions; escalates as appropriate.
• Prepares twice-monthly project status reports for each assigned project.
• Meets regularly with project team(s), business sponsors/stakeholders, and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitates the completion, approval, and storage of project artifacts.
• Ensures compliance with project management governance standards.
• Develops project charters, communication plans, risk management plans, resource plans, and project reporting structures.
• Supports the maturation and improvement of the PMO practice by providing feedback and support.
• Ensures project management methodologies and change management procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle.

Core Competencies

The below descriptions are typical experience and skills needed for the roles but do not guarantee placement. Actual placement will be determined from interview of candidate. These items are not in order of importance.

• 5 to 7+ years of current project management experience delivering IT projects with a minimum budget of $150K.
• Proven success in delivering IT projects from start to finish.
• Familiarity with effort-driven project planning techniques in MS Project.
• Demonstrates proficiency in planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling IT projects.
• Project Management Institute PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience managing development projects in financial services or insurance.
• Experience managing vendors and executing Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Demonstrates a personal sense of urgency to complete work and drive results from the project team.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to deliver difficult messages to stakeholders and leaders.
• Strong customer focus; consultative, collaborative, and responsive work approach.
• Experience managing and forecasting project financials (reconciling invoices, timekeeping, etc.).
• Ability to create clear, concise messaging for all organizational levels.
• Exercises sound judgment in making decisions from complex options.
• Willing to develop technical understanding of systems and architecture.
• Ability to learn project management and financial planning tools as required.