Project Manager - Hybrid

About the role

The Project Management Team serves as a strong advocate and partner within NJM, dedicated to driving the facilitation, planning, and successful execution of approved business initiatives to help NJM achieve its annual objectives, strategic goals, and long-term vision.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more independent projects from startup to closeout with some input from senior PMO members.
• Demonstrate accountability with guidance from senior project managers or portfolio managers towards project implementations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate understanding and proficiency of Agile project management techniques and processes.
• Hold self and project team members accountable to deliverables and commitments.
• Demonstrate awareness of project metrics and using metrics towards project discussions.
• Work with Portfolio leadership to deal with dynamic situations and ambiguity.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and perform in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads for Release and Sprint Planning, brainstorming, etc.
• Demonstrate an analytical mindset and be comfortable working with data.
• Take charge of situations, challenges, and leading the team towards resolution with guidance from senior project managers or portfolio managers.
• Provide direction and day-to-day management of project teams.
• Communicate transparently through status reporting and managing expectations of senior PMO leaders.
• Understand project objectives and ensure team member commitment towards achieving those objectives.
• Engage in discussions with team members to propose alternative solutions/approaches to address challenges.
• Identify challenges and risks (not just reporting status) and proactively seek resolution through support from PMO leadership.
• Demonstrate awareness of various risk management strategies.
• Prepare presentations regarding projects and their statuses to small audiences.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-year degree or equivalent experience; technical or business background preferred.
• Minimum 5-year work experience in a team setting; willingness to continue working in a team setting.
• Basic understanding of tooling such as Jira, Planview, etc.
• Very proficient in MS Office (Excel, MS Word).
• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) and facilitation skills.

Qualifications

• Scaled Agile or Scrum Master experience / certifications preferred.
• Experience with Project budget management preferred.
• Experience and understanding of P&C insurance a big plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of Agile project management techniques and processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, MS Word).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Benefits

Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. NJM offers a competitive Total Rewards package, including but not limited to:

• A 401(k) with employer match up to 8% and additional service-based contributions.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life and Disability coverage.
• Moderate PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and paid parental leave.

Pay

$104,686-$131,986

Schedule

Full-time