Project Manager - Montpelier, United States - National Life Group

National Life Group

Verified Company

Montpelier, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and supporting teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more departments.

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning of project resources, scope, schedules, and financials while adhering to quality and control guidelines throughout the full systems development life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage all aspects of strategic, continuous improvement, and business and IT transformation projects to ensure timely and effective project execution with multiple development methodologies such as waterfall, iterative and agile (scrum, kanban) to support project teams.
Create/establish/maintain project artifacts such as project charter, project change requests, project schedules, project budget, risks/issues, project status report, variance reporting, etc.
Business partner who possesses critical thinking skills to define practical solutions that align with strategic objectives. Understands the business needs of the project and its interaction with other projects/programs to make decisions that are in the best interest of the Ability to think creatively to drive innovation, perform situational analysis which leads to well thought out decisions.
Must establish strong working relationships with executive sponsors, business owners and stakeholders across the organization to manage expectations and project delivery.
Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost, or resource adjustments. Establishes and provide timely updates to the management team for each project for escalating issues, reporting, and managing risks, issues and status reporting. Management of project change requests that impact scope, schedule,
Lead project planning, including resource, staff, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting and team management. Ensure that project resources are following established processes as well as participate in strengthening internal tools, artifacts, and other governance aspects.
Work with multiple development methodologies such as waterfall, iterative and agile (scrum, kanban) to support project teams.
Establish strong working relationships with executive sponsors, business owners and stakeholders across the organization to manage expectations and project delivery.
Have the confidence and competency to turn around small and some mediumsized, troubled projects.
Contribute toward continuous improvement in project management principles, strengthening internal tools, artifacts, and other governance aspects to improve project delivery.
Support/assist teams to embrace NLG's learning organization culture to mature teams into highly productive, selfsufficient project teams capable of delivering work that crosses various systems and business processes.
Directly or indirectly manage/mentor team members and colleagues in techniques such as leadership, methodology, tools, and people and communication skills. Able to teach PM skills—both hard and soft—that are required for the successful planning, execution, delivery and support of projects and their products or services.
Be able to turn around small and some mediumsized troubled projects.

Qualifications

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5+ years financial services desired (preferably life insurance and annuity)
5+ years' experience managing crossfunctional projects in a matrixed environment desired
Bachelor's degree required
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Certified Scrum Master similar certifications or working towards desired
LOMA ALMI expected; FLMI a plus
Skilled in multiple project management methodologies (e.g. agile/scrum, waterfall) desired
Must be a selfstarter and be able to work independently as well as being a team player
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment; strong organizational skills a must
Results oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to interact and communicate with C-Level executives and senior leadership
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint) and tools like Jira/Confluence
Must be able to pass a background check

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The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.

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**Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.

National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes:
a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous pa