Project Manager

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Why our Project Manager is Important:

HEMIC’s Project Manager will lead and manage a variety of strategic initiatives and projects that support the HEMIC Family of Companies. The Project Manager is a leader, a communicator, and has the skills to successfully deliver projects.

Essential Duties

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic projects within the HEMIC family of companies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational priorities managed through an executive governance committee.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional department staff to define project requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and addressing any issues or deviations from the plan promptly.
• Manage risks, issues, and opportunities and facilitate decision-making with the executive governance committee, product owners, and business sponsors.
• Manage project budgets and resources effectively, tracking expenses and resource utilization to ensure cost efficiency and productivity.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, status updates, and communications to keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare presentations to stakeholders to support ongoing communications and change management.
• Collaborate with our customer experience and marketing team concerning external communications to benefit our customers and agents.
• Conduct post-project reviews and evaluations to identify lessons learned, best practices, and areas for improvement, and incorporate feedback into future projects.
• Serve as a point of contact for project-related inquiries, escalations, and decision-making, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Direct the adoption of SLDC and advance the maturity of agile and hybrid project management methodologies.
• Support the coordination of semi-annual or annual version updates to our core insurance application.
• Work closely with the Chief Transformation Officer to provide advisory support and risk mitigation strategies to manage the organization’s portfolio.
• Support executive governance and provide key metrics across all projects.
• Assist with budget planning and management for current and future years.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project management, and apply relevant knowledge and expertise to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

We are looking for a Project Manager with some experience and a high capacity to learn to join our team. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management information systems, project management, or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in project management, preferably in the insurance or financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to document processes and procedures as required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Smartsheet, Jira, and Asana.
• Proficiency in business process mapping tools and software such as Lucid Chart or Microsoft Visio.
• Knowledge of workers’ compensation, life and health insurance products, regulations, and industry standards is a plus.