$110,000 - $120,000

responsible for ensuring that internal projects are managed with high quality to on-time, on-budget and in-scope completion. In this capacity he/she works in collaboration with the PMO and business unit sponsors to establish program/project goals, success criteria and risk assessments. He/she is fully responsible for program, organization of the program/project team and overall success of the effort. Programs/projects may also be in any area or discipline within IT (e.g. technical infrastructure, information systems and applications, software upgrades). Specific Accountabilities: * Champion projects and manage the initiatives successfully through all phases within the given constraints time, budget, scope and quality * Establish and continuously facilitate appropriate communication amongst the stakeholders and teams * Define project goals, success criteria and expectations with stakeholders * Create and manage a realistic and credible project plan including buy-in from all resources involved, business sponsor and PMO; this also includes definition/tailoring of an appropriate project lifecycle * Negotiate program/project deliverables, milestones and target dates * Manage the approved funding with the business sponsors and the PMO * Responsible for appropriate team staffing in a matrix organization * Establish consistent project risk management and change control * Responsible for the project meeting IT architectural standards, performance standards, and business continuity and disaster recovery requirements * Work closely with the support teams, including Enterprise Application Support and Service Desk, to manage the transition and warranty period * Monitor and control the project during execution, including regular performance reports

Experience/Skills Required: * 7-10 years IT work experience, including a minimum of 5 years as a Project Manager * PMP certified (PMI) * Very strong communication, negotiation, analytical and problem solving skills * Follow a well structured mode of operation, including detailed project planning with the appropriate level of detail * Proven track record in delivering program/projects on-time, on-budget and in-scope * Experience in managing projects in a global, matrixed environment with internal (IT and Business) and external (3rd Party Service Provider, on- and off- shore) teams * Experienced in software development life cycle methodologies and current technology industry best practices. * Provide a holistic, simple view into program/project performance to stakeholders * PC, Cloud Computing and/or SaaS Application Knowledge preferred Additional Experience/Skills Desired: * Experience in the reinsurance and insurance industry preferred * Enterprise-level package deployment experience preferred, especially with insurance and reinsurance administration systems * Working knowledge of package applications including SAP, PeopleSoft, or Documentum Education Required: * MBA preferred; Undergraduate or graduate degree in an Information Technology or Management Information Systems discipline or significant, hands-on related work experience will be considered. * Project Management Certification (PMI) required

Full Time

Stamford

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