Project Manager

This is a 6 month contract-to-hire and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.

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Our insurance client is seeking a candidate with experience with application migration. Client is moving off of VDI and onto MS Power Automate. Experience with application migration is preferred.

The Sr. Project Manager has primary responsibility for the management of medium to large scale projects which often require larger project teams and/or cross functional teams or multiple non-related projects. The Sr. Project Manager will manage projects from original concept through final implementation/warranty, managing stakeholder involvement, customer satisfaction and customer impact throughout, using established governance standards and processes.

The Sr. Project Manager will lead the project team to proactively identify risks and issues that could challenge project delivery and will ensure those risks and issues are mitigated or resolved. The Sr. Project Manager will establish the appropriate governance in line with Markel standards and track benefits throughout the project lifecycle.

In this role, the Sr. Project Manager has the overall responsibility and accountability to drive projects to success as defined by the project sponsors and key stakeholders. This role will work with internal and external customers, third party vendors, governance, and senior management in accomplishing project objectives.

Job Responsibilities

Facilitate the execution of medium to large scale projects by providing strategic direction to project team, fostering effective working relationships between team members, and taking appropriate action to optimize team performance.

Effectively communicate at all levels of the project team - ensuring sponsors and key stakeholders are aware of status, risks & issues, critical dependencies, and impact of changes and key decisions.

Build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure delivery of commitments.

Identify, assess, and manage risk to the success of the project.

Effectively create and deliver presentations to project team and key stakeholders, communicating project status.

Leverage problem solving and influencing skills to ensure that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost and timeline and are approved by key stakeholders and sponsors.

Collaborate with change management team on change management plans including communications, training, etc.

Occasionally required to work late evening and weekends as needed.

Education and Certifications

Bachelor s degree required

PMP certification a plus

Insurance certifications or affiliation with industry group a plus

Work Experience

5-10 years of project management experience

Knowledge & experience of Agile delivery methodology desirable

Skill Sets

Excellent organizational, analytical, planning, and decision-making skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Strong customer focus

Excellent presentation skills