IT Senior Project Manager

About the role

The Enterprise Technology (ET) Office of the Chief Operating Officer provides project and program management, delivery assurance, and consulting for key programs and projects. The Senior Project Manager completes work with minimal guidance and direction, managing projects of medium to high complexity.

Responsibilities

• Managing end to end project delivery, including estimating, resource demand management, determining project deliverables and timelines, developing a project plan and managing to the plan.
• Cooking meetings, preparing meeting minutes and status reports.
• Coordinating and leading meetings.
• Working with team members to resolve issues.
• Coordinating activities of a project team which may include individuals from multiple teams, departments and locations.
• Managing and delivering assigned projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Mentoring team members.
• Supporting Project Management methodologies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Advanced experience using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Solid understanding of Project Management methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing).
• Communication skills (written, verbal, listening).
• General understanding of the insurance and financial services industry.
• PREFERRED: PRINCE2, PMI (PMP), Agile project management certification.

Qualifications

• Advanced education in a relevant field.
• Experience with Structured Project Portfolio Tools.
• Knowledge of insurance and financial services industry.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Natural inquisitiveness.
• Curiosity.
• Ability to negotiate and facilitate.
• Leadership skills.

Benefits

Compensation: The Salary for this position generally ranges between $77,600 - $128,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits Competitive Pay Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package Pension Plan 401k MatchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition ReimbursementDisability InsuranceMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceEmployee DiscountsCareer Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.Adoption AssistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramBack-Up Care ProgramPTO for Volunteer HoursEmployee Matching Gifts ProgramEmployee Resource GroupsInclusion and Diversity ProgramsEmployee Recognition ProgramReferral Bonus Programs Inclusion & Diversity We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. Giving Back We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work. Transamerica’s Parent Company Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity. As of December 31, 2023