Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager Overview Individual Markets Business Technology Services - at Guardian is seeking a Project Manager, who will be responsible for the implementation of Portfolio Initiatives within the Individual Markets organization. This position will play a key role in planning, execution, and successful delivery of portfolio projects within our organization. This role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet or exceed scope, timeline, and budget requirements while adhering to company standards and client expectations. You Have: (Qualifications) BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience. PMP or similar certification is a plus Project Management experience in large project and management of distributed project resource teams Proficient using JIRA Align, JIRA, SharePoint, MS Office Suite, and other software for project and task management. Experience with creating and designing professional power point presentations to convey executive level ideas in support of key initiatives An ability to articulate and clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in a simple and logical manner. Excellent problem-solving analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail. Strong leadership and management skills; Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures; and Strong presentation and written communication skills Strong organizational and presentation skills Ability to lead multiple projects and stakeholders effectively Excellent team collaboration skills, to include experience in dealing with multiple projects impacting different processes within the Individual Markets, multi-functional teams, and ability to coordinate across teams in a large matrix organization environment. Strong relationship building and maintaining skills. Champions a climate conducive to establishing positive working relationships with clients (internal and external). You Will: (Responsibilities) Project Planning & Management: Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, timeline management, budgeting, and risk mitigation. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear and timely updates on project progress, milestones, and deliverables. Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize impact on timeline, budget, and overall quality. Quality Control: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards, conducting reviews and implementing improvements where necessary. Performance Tracking: Use project management tools and metrics to track progress and adjust project plans as needed to stay on target. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the project management team, driving efficiency and effectiveness! Location: Two days a week at a Guardian office in Holmdel, NJ, Bethlehem PA or New York, NY. Salary Range $91,260.00 - $149,925.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Health Care Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits Dental plan Vision plan Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts Critical illness insurance Life and Disability Insurance Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage Accident insurance Retirement and Financial 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative Time Off and Remote Work Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote) Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies Emotional Well-being and Work-Life Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons Adoption assistance College planning Tuition reimbursement Student loan assistance Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas Equity & Inclusion Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups: Employee Resource Groups: Colleague Connection Committees Community Involvement Committees A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work Voluntary self-ID Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being "” mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about .

Created: 2024-11-05