Project Manager - Professional Services

About Us

At Ogon Consulting, we are dedicated to transforming the Professional Services experience for Insurers and Insurance Software companies. Our mission is powered by deep industry expertise and a commitment to excellence in customer experience. We emphasize teamwork, promote a healthy work-life balance, and take pride in our achievements and the success of our clients.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who excels in managing project execution and delivery in a consulting or client-facing role. In this position, you will oversee one or more projects, collaborating with client stakeholders and internal project teams, including developers, business analysts, and testers.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination: Plan and coordinate project kick-off activities with both client and internal teams. Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and developers to coordinate project planning efforts, including developing project implementation estimates and timelines.
• Artifact Management: Create and manage project artifacts, including statements of work, change orders, project plans, and budgets.
• Detailed Project Planning: Set up detailed project plans that outline tasks, effort, and timelines based on the scope and estimates provided in the statement of work.
• Resource Allocation: Work collaboratively with other project and service delivery managers to optimize resource allocation across projects.
• Project Tracking and Reporting: Track and report on project status, risks, and issues to internal and client stakeholders on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Priority Management: Prioritize and balance competing priorities to ensure timely and budget-conscious project delivery.
• Meeting Facilitation: Facilitate project meetings with client stakeholders and internal teams to enhance awareness, make informed decisions, and guide projects toward their intended goals.
• Expectation Management: Set and continually manage project expectations with team members, vendors, and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Budget Management: Oversee project budgets, including monitoring forecasts and actuals to ensure financial accountability.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Manage vendor relationships and review the scope of work in agreements to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Contribute to PMO: Contribute to Ogon’s PMO capabilities, effectiveness, and efficiency, helping to refine processes and methodologies.
• Presentation Preparation: Prepare and deliver presentations to facilitate alignment among stakeholders and develop a shared understanding of project impacts, benefits, and expected changes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in a consulting or client-facing environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience with project tracking tools and software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to managing challenges.
• Familiarity with the insurance industry and relevant software solutions is a plus.