Business Project Manager (working with Vendor Operations)
W2 Contract to Hire position with benefits - Hybrid On-Site
W2 Candidate Only please......we can not use Corp to Corp (C2C) for this position
Rate: up to $65-70/hr. with benefits/PTO
Conversion: $135,000-140,000 plus bonus
Vendor Operations Project Manager
Position Overview: Responsible for managing high budget projects with multi-function and multi-region impacts through the project lifecycle. Includes collaborating with other project managers (PMs) on project/program interdependencies, managing risks, executive level reporting, and executing on strategic goals and objectives. Uses industry best practices to achieve the highest degree of project success for all implementations.
Responsibilities:
- Manages large and/or complex projects through the project lifecycle, including developing charters, plans, schedules, and budgets; allocating resources; monitoring performance against schedule, budget, and quality targets; managing changes, issues and risks; and providing regular communication to program management and other areas within the organization.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication with other project managers, cross-functional project teams, and internal/ external customers in order to identify key plan tasks and due dates.
- Provides guidance in the application toolset required to code, test and troubleshoot applications for new development and on-going support, and direct the activities of all technical resources on the project.
- Foster a positive and engaged work environment. Mentor associates and give guidance on associate development.
- Ensures business partners’ expectations are met, gain understanding when desired outcomes are not feasible and provide alternative solutions to meet objective(s).
- Conducts feasibility studies and perform cost/benefit analysis on projects.
- Establishes and maintains best practices and consistent project management policies and guidelines in line with IT project management methodologies.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Education
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related work experience
- 10+ years in a project management position
- Hands-on experience in managing complex, technical projects
Preferred:
- PMP, CSM or other relevant professional designation
- 5+ years in insurance/reinsurance
- Six Sigma or other process improvement training
- OCM (Organizational Change Management) Prosci certification
