Project Manager

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW This position acts as a resource for preparing and completingall project documentation including project plans, project charters, action plans, issuestracking, meeting minutes and other project documentation. Builds and maintainsworking relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved inthe projects. Communicates status, scope, and health of various projects to appropriateindividuals in the organization.RESPONSIBILITIES Partners with stakeholders to create and manage realistic and detailed projectschedules for mid to large, complex projects and programs. Plans projects to accomplish goals within constraints of time, cost and qualitystandards, constructing plans that delineate activities and durations, increaseefficiency of project team, and increase understanding of project details anddependencies. Defines all project activities and milestones required to meet objectives anddeliverables, determining the critical path, leveling the project schedule, etc. Effectively communicates throughout life cycle of the projects with keystakeholders, and vendors included in the project scope. Monitors project execution to identify obstacles and deviations from plan andtakes corrective action as needed. Experience with recognized application development methodologies such asWaterfall, Iterative and Agile preferred.REQUIREMENTS 57 years of related work experience, including managing softwareimplementation projects using Agile/Scrum methodology. Insurance background is a plus, preferably in the commercial lines propertyand casualty insurance industry. Experience managing projects and leading multidiscipline, highperformancework teams/groups, across multiple technologies and functions. Possess excellent communication, teambuilding, leadership, andinterpersonal skills. Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint.