Intermediate IT Project Manager

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Enterprise Technology’s (ET) Office of the Chief Operating Officer provides project and program management, delivery assurance and consulting, health checks and related guidance for key programs and projects. The Intermediate IT Project Manager is a project management position within Enterprise Technology. The Intermediate IT Project Manager would typically be given project management assignments with a medium level of complexity and some level of exposure to unstructured and ambiguous situations.

Requirements

2-4 years of related work experience.
University or Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
Good working knowledge of Project Management methodologies and principles (eg Prince2, PMP, PMBOK).
Working knowledge of formal project management tools (eg MS Project 2010) and MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
General understanding of the insurance and financial services industry.
Able to interact professionally with staff and management at all levels.
Good technical and analytical skills, broad knowledge of IT infrastructure concepts.
Ability to influence and to lead both technical and non-technical colleagues in a non-reporting relationship.
Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) are critical to this position.
ability to successfully adapt to diverse people and situations, manage conflict, proactively resolve issues, and complete assignments on time.

Nice To Haves

ITIL v3 Foundation
Financial Service Industry Experience

Responsibilities

Managing projects, includes determining project deliverables and timelines, developing a project plan and managing to the plan, coordinating and leading meetings, preparing meeting minutes and status reports.
Managing risks and issues, schedules and budgets.
Working with team members to resolve issues.
Coordinate activities of a project team which may include individuals from multiple teams, departments and locations.
Manage and deliver assigned projects to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards
Maintain an understanding of ET services, operational processes and procedures
Develop relationships and expertise within the divisions to provide continued value-add services.
Support project teams in creating a business case, including cost benefit analysis.
Support AGT Project Management processes and methodologies.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all health and safety rules.