Sr. Project Manager

Project Manager- Full Time/Permanent Position in Simsbury, CT – Prior Insurance Experience strongly preferred
I have an immediate need for a Sr. Project Manager with experience in the Insurance Industry. This is a Full Time/Permanent Position and is located in Simsbury, CT. Please review the below job description and contact me ASAP.
If you are not interested or are currently not on the market, but know someone who may be available and qualified, feel free to let me know. Any referrals would be greatly appreciated.

If you are currently on the market, then please forward me a current copy of your resume in MS Word.

*** Due to the nature of the position, Diversant can only consider direct applicants. Third party resumes will not be considered. NO THIRD PARTIES. NO CORP TO CORP. ***

Regards,
Phillip Ha
Technical Recruiter
646.770.8581
New York, NY 10006
pha@diversant.com
www.diversant.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/phillip-ha-pha-diversant-dot-com/0/860/b4

Project Manager- Full Time/Permanent Position in Simsbury, CT
Position Summary:
Responsible for the successful delivery of one or more, medium to large sized, and moderately to highly complex projects, which often require high levels of function and or integration, in a run or change grow environment. In a run environment will be responsible for the operational aspects including, but not limited to system maintenance, release, planned and unplanned production support.
Must understand the system scope and project objectives to achieve project needs through matrix management and collaboration with resource, process and budget management.
Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including project stakeholders, consultants/vendors, and enterprise wide centers of excellence.
Provides Project Management mentoring / coaching to fellow Project Management resources.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple projects and to influence to a positive outcome without escalation in either a change/grow or run environment. Run projects may include more interaction with different stakeholders across the enterprise, while change/grow projects may involve more interaction with business stakeholders.
Develops and executes detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports, issue management and risk mitigation in either a change/grow or run environment
Works with process management on the coordination and reporting of applicable project level metrics.
Establishes appropriate governance and stakeholder involvement approaches for the project/s to ensure consistent and effective communication as well as issue resolution.
May be responsible for business relationship management and for influencing business partner requests and decisions through strong negotiation skills, and provide valued managerial expertise that support established standards (e.g., process, architectural, development, quality).
Manages business sponsorship expectations, understanding business drivers and, when required, negotiates changes to project scope, timing or resources to ensure that strategic solutions are delivered.
Through matrix management, is responsible for execution and delivery of projects through adherence to all IT project standards, defining and managing the project through the SDLC (i.e. Project Path) and associated IT processes (i.e. Building Permit, CUPID).
Ensures SOX compliance for all project related work.
Responsible for deploying projects on time, with quality, within budget, and as per specification (adhering to architectural design), effectively monitoring project risks, and employing mitigation strategies where appropriate.
Responsible for working with resource managers across the functional areas (Business Partner, Architecture Services, Development and Business Systems Support Services) to identify the appropriate project resources needed, assembling the project team, assigning individual responsibilities, and developing a schedule to ensure timely completion of project.
Ensures that project team roles and project expectations are clearly communicated to all stakeholders including business subject matter experts and end users.
Effectively manages the project team, demonstrating the ability to coach, mentor and positively influence others, providing timely feedback to individuals and resource managers.
Participate in Commercial and company-wide project management working groups and activities to stay current on the latest project management solutions and to ensure the proposed project management processes, tools and metrics are aligned to the current and future Corporate IT objectives.
Build and maintain an understanding of business processes and products across Commercial, establishing strong working relationships with counterparts across the functional areas.
May be responsible for business relationship management with one or more lines of business

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (required), Master's Degree (preferred)
7+ years of experience in technology, business, management or project leadership (experience in the Financial Services industry a plus). Experience delivering technical projects (software/hardware/operations) preferred.
5+ years project management experience
Strong experience managing in a matrix environment
Excellent project management skills, including ability to execute and prioritize a number of tasks simultaneously, and experience managing cross-functional teams.
Proven financial management experience
Demonstrated experience in project management and/or team leadership with high quality (i.e. proven track record)
Results oriented and analytical with the ability to lead others
Innovative, collaborative, flexible and adaptable
Excellent understanding of IT environments/technologies
Excellent written and verbal communication, relationship management, interpersonal, conflict and negotiation skills
PMI or PMP certification strongly desired
Experience in interacting, communicating to and managing virtual teams desired
Experience training and/or working in a consulting environment desired


Our client is a leading financial institution and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. Qualified candidates should apply NOW for immediate consideration.

Please email me the most current version of your resume and refer to JOB NUMBER 11-06607 in the subject line.

Regards,
Phillip Ha
646.770.8581
Technical Recruiter
New York, NY 10006
pha@diversant.com
www.diversant.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/phillip-ha-pha-diversant-dot-com/0/860/b4

Due to the nature of the position, Diversant can only consider direct applicants. Third party resumes will not be considered.