Leads and manages large and key initiatives projects for the Investments department.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver Investment priorities.
Manages large and/or complex projects through the project lifecycle.
Manages project intake, identifies the project team, develops charters and project plans.
Provides regular status dashboards and updates on the progress of projects.
Ensures projects are applying best practices to achieve the highest degree of project success.
Aids in accomplishing strategic goals and objectives for Investments.
Carries out all agreed-upon department goals and objectives.
Collaborates with other project managers on project/program interdependencies, managing risks, executive level reporting, and executing on strategic goals and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related work experience
10+ years in a project management and/or business analyst position
Hands-on experience in managing complex, technical projects
Process improvement experience
PMP, CSM or other relevant professional designation preferred
5+ years in insurance/reinsurance preferred
Six Sigma or other process improvement training preferred
OCM (Organizational Change Management) Prosci certification preferred
Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel)
Proficient project management skills
Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability through ambiguity
Strong oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge
Keen understanding of project dependencies and interdependencies
Ability to quickly adapt to new methods and work under tight deadlines
Highly advanced ability to manage & prioritize multiple projects and/or teams simultaneously, in accordance with goals
Advanced investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and coordinate team activities
Intermediate ability to work well in an environment with multiple concurrent projects, cyclical workflow and demanding time frames
Highly advanced ability to translate and document business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
Ability to conceptualize and design multiple ideas/solutions for projects
Highly advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
Strong ability to initiate, think outside the box, execute, and bring ideas to fruition
Ability to translate business needs and problems into technical solutions
Highly advanced persuasion and negotiation skills when working with internal and external customers
Insurance Industry knowledge preferred
Experience in a Project Management Office preferred
Wrike user experience preferred
Visio experience preferred
Ability to organize, plan and execute working sessions for process improvement

Benefits

annual bonus plan that includes all roles
some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan
full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbusiness analysisprocess improvementcomplex project managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsproject lifecycle managementproject planningcharter developmentstatus reporting

Soft Skills

flexibilityinitiativeaccountabilitycommunication skillsadaptabilityprioritizationindependencecollaborationcreativitypersuasion

Certifications

PMPCSMSix SigmaOCM Prosci