Sr. Project Manager - P&C Insurance

Sr Project Manager (Insurance)

Fulltime

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support multiple projects by leveraging project management methodologies and tools to ensure smooth execution.
• Develop and maintain processes and documentation to effectively manage, track, and report on project progress.
• Prepare and present various project deliverables such as meeting notes, spreadsheets, presentations, project plans, status updates, and other documentation as necessary.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including budget and related expenses, to measure project success.
• Design, implement, and govern processes, dashboards, templates, policies, and metrics to standardize project execution.
• Ensure compliance with project policies and standards, ensuring all activities align with organizational guidelines.
• Create detailed project timelines, budgets, and resource plans to guide project execution.
• Regularly assess project activities and determine if budget adjustments are required to meet objectives within set time and financial constraints.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and uncover opportunities to accelerate project timelines.
• Interface with project executives, cross-functional leaders, and teams to define priorities, identify implementation opportunities, and communicate potential risks and opportunities.
• Provide clear and accurate reporting to all stakeholders, organizing regular cross-functional and management briefings.
• Conduct post-implementation evaluations to assess project outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support various project management, coordination, and PMO-related tasks as required, ensuring efficient operations.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support PMO initiatives.

Skills Required:

• Expertise in the insurance industry, with a solid understanding of AGMs, Underwriting, MGA, Wholesale, Brokerage, Binding Authority, and Program Management.
• A background in finance or accounting is advantageous.
• Proven experience in successfully managing complex projects and leading teams to deliver results. Demonstrated ability to improve processes and handle projects of varying sizes.
• Strong capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all are completed on time and within scope using established project management methodologies.
• Expertise in requirements gathering, setting clear objectives, analyzing data, and measuring project outcomes.
• Strong leadership abilities, with an emphasis on change management, customer orientation, and strategic thinking.
• Self-motivated, process-driven, with exceptional business acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to drive consensus during decision-making.
• Adaptability and resourcefulness in managing shifting timelines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven relationship-building skills, with an ability to engage stakeholders across all levels and teams.
• Creative problem-solving abilities, with a passion for process and service improvements. Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting to senior management and executives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) and Project Management tools.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in project management, implementation, integration, or similar project-based roles.
• Project Management certifications (such as PMP) are preferred.