Senior Project Manager - Kansas City, United States - Americo Life

Description

Senior Project ManagerJob SummaryThis position plays the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects.

The Senior Project Manager is accountable for the entire project scope, project team, resources and doing all that is necessary to ensure the success of each project.

They will perform this role utilizing critial thinking skills obtained through many years of project management.
Essential ResponsibilitiesDevelops project work plan and assigns tasks and responsibilities for all project related activities.

This includes all design, development, testing, training, implementation, and on-going support activities for IT, Business Operations, and any third-parties or vendors necessary for successful project implementation.

Apply project methodology and enforce standards.

Communicate process changes, enhancements, project status and modifications - verbally or through written documentation - to management, peers, staff, vendors and other associates so that issues and solutions are understood and addressedAnalyze project requirements to determine tasks and resource needs and work to fulfill these needsWork with PMO team to seek opportunities to continuously improve PMO best practices, communication and deliverablesAbility to plan, organize, and manage multiple projectsDetermine the appropriate sequence of tasks and activities for a work packagePrioritize which issues deserve immediate attention and have significant impact and allocating the needed resourcesContact other associates, departments, or suppliers to coordinate planning, installation, troubleshooting, problem resolution, and deployment.

Decide when a new work item or change request is outside of the approved project scopeDecide when a particular task is behind schedule or inadequately resourcedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge of insurance business processesStrong knowledge project management techniques, including waterfall and agile processesKnowledge of PPM Pro, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and MS ProjectStrong knowledge of project management techniquesStrong knowledge of the interaction and interdependencies of hardware.

Software and systems development life cycle methodology.
Strong application specific knowledge (MS Project, MS Office, Internet, PowerPoint, ServiceNow, Teams, Webex,Strong knowledge of Agile application software design and developmentStrong knowledge of the interaction and interdependencies of hardware. Software and systems development life cycle methodology.
Outstanding problem identification/troubleshooting skillsAbility to assess the business impact of issues and prioritize themVery good interpersonal skills (coaching, teamwork, etc.)

Ability to quickly assimilate new technologies and informationAbility to manage concurrent complex projectsEducation Four year college educationAmerico:
We're in this for lifeThe roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a Life Insurance, Medicare Supplement Insurance, and Annuity company providing innovative products to our customers.

At Americo, it's the people who make things work, so we hope you join usFor more information about our company, please visit you'll love about working at Americo:
We offer a comprehensive paid training program that will make you feel prepared and excited about your role.
We place true value in work/life balance. We offer generous Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays to all associates.


Health and Well-Being:
We are proud to offer subsidies to support your health and fitness goals by providing gym membership subsidiesPrepare for your Future: Americo offers a 401(k) with a company matchOpportunities to Give Back We support several local organizations like Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, American Red Cross, Harvester's, and many more

Company Culture and Team-building:
Americo participates in Kansas City Corporate Challenge, hosts company-sponsored events, and bring ice cream and coffee trucks on-site to show our appreciationWe are conveniently located in Downtown Kansas City, within walking distance to top attractions and restaurantsAs an associate, you will receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices#J-18808-Ljbffr