Job Description

IVANS, a division of Applied Systems, is currently searching for a Project Manager to join the team responsible for Software Implementations.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall delivery of a project or multiple projects. This includes the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring (including overall communication plan and associated follow-ups), and successful completion of implementation, optimization and other customer facing projects.

Working with our clients, Project Managers are responsible for the successful execution of all activity required to successfully complete system implementation, product optimization or other projects utilizing a methodical approach to planning and guiding project processes from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

• Create and/or execute against a comprehensive implementation project plan; define and manage project scope adapting to evolving requirements
• Ensure the appropriate level of stakeholder engagement in order to successfully execute against established timelines and desired outcomes
• Prepare, conduct, and document internal and external project meetings
• Implement and maintain multiple project schedules, project documents, and meeting notes following established internal and external requirements
• Monitor deliverables and timing, responsiveness of resources and deliverables to internal and external customers
• Provide integrated change control via an established change request process
• Provide comprehensive and on-going risk management
• Ensure that the communication strategy is executed across the project teams
• Perform appropriate and timely follow-up with both the customers and internal areas to ensure project plan is progressing as scheduled both proactively and on a reactive basis for known work; conduct meetings when necessary
• Provide recommendations and communications for mid-course adjustments both internally and externally
• Successfully manage client relationships by aligning with the client Project Manager and effectively address and resolve conflicts in a timely manner
• Create, maintain and distribute accurate project status reporting across all active projects

What You’ll Need to SucceedWe’re looking for someone who:

• Can work remotely or from an Applied Systems office

Your experience should include some or all of the following:

• Up to 5 years directly related project management work experience
• Thorough knowledge of Project Management methodologies including the procedures, processes, products and systems necessary to understand how to analyze and interpret complicated information in carrying out assigned tasks.
• A diploma or degree in Project Management and/or some specialized training
• We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply 

Additionally, you may have:

• Experience using Kimble, Salesforce, or other project management tools preferred

What You’ll Gain

Benefits from Day One

• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
• Wellness incentives
• 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday
• Personal/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Flex Time
• Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates)
• Volunteer time off

Empowering Career Growth and Success – We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We grow our teams from within and give our employees opportunities to advance.

What We Value

We strive for excellence at every turn to be the best at what we do. We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We fulfil the promise of insurance – safeguarding and protecting what matters most in people’s lives. And there is no more important job than that.

Our focus on the workforce, workplace and marketplace gives us a qualified individual in an environment in which they can be productive while we maintain our position in the industry. To help drive that change toward a vibrant, modern workplace, we have employee-driven networks with commonalities in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and military status.

Who We Are

For more than 35 years, Applied Systems has created innovative technology for the global insurance industry. Today, we are a rapidly growing software leader that is revolutionizing the way agencies and brokerages succeed.

We are smart and curious people in a tech-first environment that champions bold and powerful thinking. We are transforming a complex industry through digitization, automation, and innovative new partnerships. Together we are driving the industry fearlessly forward.

It’s an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit http://www.AppliedSystems.com for more information on how you can challenge what’s possible.

EEO Statement 

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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