Project Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to drive delivery in alignment with our organisation's mandate and goals. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and driving the entire project lifecycle to achieve the intended project outcome.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Results: Lead and drive the entire project lifecycle to achieve the intended project outcome.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage executive expectations, facilitate data-driven conversations, and champion strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members.
• Project & Project Planning: Develop integrated project plans, including scope, timelines, budget, and resource allocation.
• Team Leadership: Lead project teams, including internal and external partners, to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify, document, and manage project risks, and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery.
• Communication: Maintain clear and open communication channels with project stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports.
• Scope Management: Work with Business and Technology Partners to baseline and monitor project scope, and activate change requests as needed.
• Financial Management: Manage project finances, including creating and maintaining cost models, identifying and reporting accruals, and ensuring accurate reconciliation of financials.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards and best practices.
• Governance: Ensure project adherence to the established Change Delivery Governance Framework and control environment.
• Critical thinking & Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve project risks, and lead efforts to mitigate and resolve issues.

Requirements:

• Background and experience with insurance and transformational projects
• Experience with Guidewire Suite and Cloud Technologies (nice to have)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Project management certification (PMP) is a must
• At least 12 years of experience managing projects with large budgets (7MM+) and complex solutions
• Experience managing projects balancing Agile ways of working and governance requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proficiency in working with executive stakeholders
• Experience operating under PMO governance
• Experience overseeing multiple projects within a project structure
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Financial proficiency and hands-on experience managing large-scale budgets
• Proficiency in MS Project, Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Teams, and SharePoint
• Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence

What you'll get:

• Salary band: $110,000 to $145,000
• Compelling rewards package, including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities
• Outstanding career development opportunities
• Professional development education support
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee-driven programs focused on diversity and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support physical and mental health
• Employee discount on home and auto insurance
• Hybrid flexible work model