What are the responsibilities and job description for the PMO Project Manager II position at Western & Southern Financial Group?
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Western & Southern is somewhere to grow, lead, win and do good for others. Our supportive culture, continuous learning opportunities and connection to our local communities make our company the ideal place for a career. For more than 137 years, our long-term success has been fueled by a deep commitment to customer service and our community.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, W&S is a Fortune 500® company recognized as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes. Our commitment to career growth and employee development earned us a top 100 ranking on the American Opportunity Index (AOI). We are dedicated to creating opportunities for our associates to grow and succeed. We take pride in our award-winning talent development team and our recognition as a Top 10 Military Friendly Employer and Top Spouse Employer.
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Western & Southern is built on a culture of integrity, top-notch performance, teamwork and collaboration. We’re committed to hiring and developing professionals who strive for excellence, demonstrate strong ethics and make fact-based decisions. Our associates are empowered to chase their career dreams while being supported every step of the way.
A Day in the Life of a Project Manager II
As a Project Manager II, you will lead strategic technology and business initiatives that drive organizational growth and operational excellence. You will follow Western & Southern's project management methodology to successfully plan, execute, monitor, and deliver projects on time and within scope.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans using Microsoft Project.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across IT and business areas.
- Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and stakeholder communications.
- Publish meeting minutes, action items, and project status reports.
- Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
- Partner with business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
- Escalate issues appropriately and provide recommendations to keep projects on track.
Key Tools & Technologies You’ll Work With:
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Project.
- ServiceNow
- Modern Requirement, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, DevOps, or similar collaboration and project management tools.
- Support both Waterfall and Agile project delivery, depending on the needs of the initiative
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of project management experience leading medium to large cross-functional technology or business projects.
- Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.
- PMP certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe).
- Nice to have: ITIL certification or Six Sigma certifications
Premier Benefits to Support You
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) savings plan with pension options.
- Paid time off increasing with tenure.
- Tuition reimbursement and individualized career development plans.
- Parental leave and maternity leave with a 4-week transition back to work.
- Access to on-site amenities like a fitness center, cafeteria and more.
- Extensive employee discount program.
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