Claims Project Manager

Job Description:Project Management professionals are responsible for managing a wide range of technology projects of varying complexity, on time and within budget. This includes, but is not limited to, leading the development and refinement of project requirements, estimates, plans, and schedules. Incumbents are also responsible for using the multi-sourcing strategy and for maintenance of project plans. Projects may address an enterprise need or may be limited to a single business process. To further elaborate, the Project Manager participates in the identification of business needs and lead the planning, development and implementation of projects that utilize information technology solutions to support those needs. The Project Manager is responsible for refining project requirements, developing project scope, defining project guidelines, obtaining Business and Information Technology Sponsor approvals, and directing assigned resources to successful project completion.Once a project is set in motion, incumbents in the Project Manager is expected to communicate the status of major milestones, identify and classify potential project risk with mitigation strategies and contingency plans, provide continuing direction to the project team, and conduct regular status meetings with key stakeholders to review project activities. Furthermore, the Project Manager is responsible for managing the procedures for scope changes (i.e., change management) and project acceptance. Incumbents obtain feedback throughout the project life cycle to ensure that customer expectations for schedule, cost, quality, and performance are being achieved. Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of one or more, small to large sized project components with assistance and oversight of senior Project Management personnel. Project components may impact one or more business processes or be part of a larger, more complex project. Assisting the business with the definition of project requirements. Creating project estimates that include cost, resources, time, and technology considerations. Determining staffing requirements for one or more project team(s). Providing guidance to Project Leads. Utilizing established project standards, procedures, and quality objectives, sometimes with assistance. Developing methods, procedures, and quality objectives, including metrics for assessing progress. Conducting project kickoff meetings, communicating individual roles and project expectations, and ensuring that all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively. Providing guidance to Project Leads . Creating and updating detailed project plans and schedules, applying best practices, enterprise standards, and recommended tools as needed. Reviewing project plans created by Project Leads. Benefits To Joining The Hanover Team: Competitive Pay and Benefits Retirement/401(k) Program Beneficiary and Ability Assist Programs Travel Assistance Program Adoption Benefit Wellness Programs Matching Education Gifts Plan Employee Development/Education Assistance and Professional/Industry Designation Programs Generous "Time Off With Pay"The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG), based in Worcester, Mass., is the holding company for a group of insurers that includes The Hanover Insurance Company, also based in Worcester; Citizens Insurance Company of America, headquartered in Howell, Mich., and their affiliates. The Hanover offers a wide range of property and casualty products and services to individuals, families and businesses through an extensive network of independent agents, and has been meeting its obligations to its agent partners and their customers for more than 150 years. Taken as a group, The Hanover ranks among the top 40 property and casualty insurers in the United States.Minimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: More than 5 yearsExpected Travel Time: None