FBS - Project Manager III

Farmers Insurance is seeking an experienced, results-driven IT Project Manager III to join our Data & Analytics organization.

In this role, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology projects that support business objectives.

You will work closely with the IA and EA Distribution Data teams, which are responsible for extracting, transforming, and loading data used for analytics, data science, and reporting across agencies and business units.

You will manage project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables while coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment between business and IT stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise, technical aptitude, leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills to deliver technology solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of medium- to large-scale IT projects, including complex data and analytics initiatives.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including IT, Data & Analytics, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Apply SAFe Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methodologies based on project requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates, reports, and presentations to management and key stakeholders.
• Manage project financials, including budget tracking, cost estimates, vendor expenditures, and invoice approvals.
• Coordinate supplier activities, evaluate work requests, and oversee work orders and vendor deliverables, as applicable.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication, issue resolution, and decision-making across business and technology teams.
• Establish and manage project acceptance criteria, coordinate acceptance testing, and ensure deliverables meet business and technical requirements.
• Oversee project change management activities and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Review and approve project deliverables, ensuring quality and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead project closure activities, including final documentation and post-implementation reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and delivery effectiveness.
• Perform additional project management responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of professional experience in IT project management or technology project delivery.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional IT projects, including schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating technical teams, business partners, and third-party vendors.
• Experience supporting data, analytics, business intelligence, or enterprise technology initiatives is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology Management, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Background in Management Information Systems (MIS) or Computer Information Systems (CIS) is an advantage.
• Fluent English is required.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of SAFe Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for project tracking, reporting, and data analysis.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for stakeholder presentations and management reporting.
• Familiarity with Rally or similar Agile project management platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or comparable project scheduling tools.
• Basic knowledge of Power BI for dashboards and performance reporting.
• Foundational SQL knowledge and the ability to collaborate effectively with data-focused technical teams.
• Understanding of project governance, risk management, financial tracking, and resource planning.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including presentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and complex project dependencies.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and proactively resolve challenges.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic technology environment.
• Business acumen and the ability to align technology initiatives with organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career development and training opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Dynamic and inclusive work culture within a globally renowned group
• Private Health and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Meals tickets
• Life Insurance