Project Manager Job at DRUM UPSKILL, Denville, NJ

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  • DRUM UPSKILL
  • Denville, NJ

Job Description

We are partnered with a leader in the insurance space, seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join their Project Management Office (PMO). The ideal candidate is an experienced and talented individual responsible for managing both technical and non-technical projects within a focused Program to support our clients strategic goals and objectives. Experience using multiple management methodologies including Agile (SAFe or Scrum), Waterfall and a combination of those approaches (hybrid) is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manages multiple smaller to medium or even larger sized projects through the full delivery lifecycle and drives execution
  • Collaborates with the project teams and maintains close connection to an agile development team on a day-to-day basis
  • Translate concepts into an actionable plan for execution.
  • Manage a backlog of project requests and organize those requests into a future based roadmap or priorities aligned to defined strategic goals.
  • Operate at all levels of the organization and continuously raise the bar and drive teams to deliver high quality results.
  • Works effectively with Business Sponsors and/other PMO members in the planning and definition of projects and drive key decisions when needed.
  • Groom and prioritize the work in the team backlog in accordance with product strategy and goals.
  • Leads project teams ,including resources that do not have a direct reporting relationship.
  • Adapts both verbal and written communications to ensure clear understanding based on the audience.
  • Ensure project teams deliver value by defining the acceptance criteria for user stories and accepting/rejecting completed work.
  • Develops project plans/schedules following the Project Management Office’s (PMO) defined processes.
  • Ensures scope, budget and timelines are clearly defined, communicated, agreed upon and understood.
  • Manages change in accordance with DDNJ-CT formal Change Control Policy.
  • Facilitates effective discussion and conflict resolution through active listening and effective communications.
  • Communicates project status to middle management on a weekly basis, as well as, potentially on short notice to Senior Management.
  • Defines, manages, and oversees the allocation and monitoring of resources and resource utilization on projects.
  • Facilitates meetings and workshops, creates a shared understanding with stakeholders, and engages team-members to gather and understand requirements.
  • Listens to and works to fully understand the viewpoints of others.
  • Cultivates good working relationships with peers through effective communications.
  • Maintains and updates business cases and success metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Analyzes issues and develops creative solutions to support resolution.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the insurance industry preferred.
  • Strong technology background and familiarity with all stages of the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • In depth knowledge of project management methodologies and principles using multiple methodologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong communication and listening skills, both verbal and written.
  • Experience managing both technical and non-technical projects of various size and complexity.
  • Experience working with outsource development and solution vendors.
  • Experience in writing Business Requirements and Functional Specifications a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills and business process knowledge.
  • Excellent writing skills, including experience writing Project Plans, Requirements and ability to communicate Functional Specifications.
  • Ability to review and interpret various documents, including design specifications.
  • Understanding of and experience with development of business cases a plus.
  • Previous experience using a Project Portfolio Management tool such as Clarity, Planview, PPM Express, Project Server or Daptiv strongly preferred.

Experience/ Certifications Required

  • Requires at least 2+ years of experience in a Business Analyst, Product Owner or Project Manager field or in a related area.
  • Experience writing user stories, requirements, vertically slicing features, using test suites, and maintaining backlogs.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strongly preferred.
  • PMI-ACP or SAFe certification is strongly preferred.

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