Senior Project Manager - Finance PMO (Hybrid)

About the role

Completes work with minimal guidance and direction, and typical project management assignments have a high level of complexity which may involve unstructured and ambiguous situations. Assignments may also include a high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality and specialized knowledge or experience. Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) are critical to this position, as is the ability to successfully adapt to diverse people and situations, manage conflict, proactively resolve issues, and complete assignments on time. Must demonstrate developed skills in leadership, negotiation and facilitation techniques and interact professionally with staff and management at all levels. Solid understanding of Project Management methodologies and principles and possesses strong technical and analytical skills. Will often serve in a mentoring and leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects, which involves determining project deliverables and timelines, developing a project plan and managing to the plan, coordinating and leading meetings, preparing meeting minutes and status reports.
• Working with team members to resolve issues.
• Cooordinating activities of a project team which may include individuals from multiple teams, departments and locations.
• Manage and deliver assigned projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Maintaining an understanding of all services, operational processes and procedures.
• Developing relationships and expertise within the divisions to provide continued value-add services.
• Assisting divisional clients with navigating service requests; providing escalations as necessary.
• Supporting project teams in creating a business case, including cost benefit analysis.
• Mentoring team members.
• Serving as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of related work experience
• University or Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• Advanced experience using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Advanced experience using MS Project 2010 and Project Portfolio Tools
• General understanding of the insurance and financial services industry
• Experience providing project management support within a Finance organization preferred
• Professional certification (PMP, ESI – Masters, etc.) preferred