Senior Project Manager - Hastings, United States - Hastings Mutual
Description
Hastings Mutual is currently looking for a Senior Project Manager This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Management professional to play an instrumental role in leading the execution of projects that support our overall business objectives and strategies.
The Senior Project Manager plans, executes, and finalizes projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
The Senior Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.Position Location & Work Format
This position is flexible in its location We will entertain candidates who reside within our six-state territory (Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, or Illinois) to work a remote schedule.
Candidates residing within the greater Hastings area will be able to work a hybrid (combination of on-site and work-from-home) schedule as an alternative.
Generally, this position will work within our standard office hours of Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.Hastings Mutual may consider candidates in other states to work remotely if elements of their application are strong.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
Strategy and Planning
Defines project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Effectively communicates project expectations with team members and other stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Liaises with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Plans and schedules project timeline and milestones using appropriate tools.
Tracks project milestones and deliverables.
Determines the content of status reports from the project team, analyzes resources, and troubleshoots problem areas.
Defines project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
Conducts project postmortems and creates a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Acquisition and Deployment
Estimates the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary.
Where required, negotiates with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
Determines and assesses need for additional staff and/or consultants and makes the appropriate recruitments if needed during project cycle.
Operational Management
Directs and manages project development from beginning to end.
Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Delegates tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.
Proactively manages changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Coaches, mentors, motivates, and supervises project team members and contractors and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project.Leadership
Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management.
Develops, documents, and communicates improvements to project management processes.
Trains, coaches, and mentors Project Managers.
Leads peers through team collaboration, ensuring high productivity while maintaining a positive experience for team members.
Actively participates in professional development, i.e. continuing education or self improvement.
Other duties as assigned by leadership, either verbally or in writing.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Five years minimum experience working in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
PMI certification is required.
Knowledge of industry standard software development life cycles, ITIL.
Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in prioritizing tasks and balancing workloads to meet objectives.
Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
Demonstrated experience reading communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
Ability to defuse tension among project teams, should it arise.
Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project.
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication ability.
Demonstrated PC skills including proficient use of Microsoft Office products.
Our Commitment as an Employer
We value the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Hastings Mutual is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and candidates in a work environment that does not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.
Decisions related to employment are based on business needs, position requirements, and individual characteristics without regard to appearance, nationality, origin, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, body, disability, veteran, family, marital status, or any legally protected class.
Hastings Mutual seeks to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled individuals in the hiring process in compliance with federal, state, and local law.
About Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
From our humble roots in 1885 providing coverage for windstorm damage, Hastings Mutual has evolved into a leading regional property and casualty insurance carrier, offering innovative products for businesses, farm owners, and individuals.
The core of our ongoing success is our employees.
Whether at the corporate offices in Hastings, Michigan, or our remote team members throughout the Midwest, Hastings Mutual is made up of talented professionals across multiple divisions and functional areas.
Our commitment to our employees and work culture has been confirmed with our inclusion in the "Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan" each year since 2011.
Hastings Mutual offers a friendly, family-like environment that values transparency and approachability.We recognize the hard work of our employees with many benefits, including fully paid certification training, a cafeteria, and fitness center at our corporate offices, ongoing professional development opportunities, and financial stability backed by our "A" rating from A.M.
Best.We also have a long-term commitment to the communities in which we live and work, either through partnerships with local charitable organizations or through our own Hastings Mutual Charitable Foundation.
At Hastings Mutual, we're always looking for professionals of all experience and education levels to help us continue our more than 130-year history of successful, stable growth.