IT Senior Project Manager

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•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 Senior Project Manager completes work with minimal guidance and direction, and typical project management assignments have a medium to high level of complexity which may involve unstructured and ambiguous situations.

Requirements

5+ years of related work experience
Advanced experience using MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Advanced experience using Structured Project Portfolio Tools
Solid understanding of Project Management methodologies
Strong organizational skills (planning, prioritizing) and communication skills (written, verbal, listening)
General understanding of the insurance and financial services industry
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

PRINCE2, PMI (PMP), Agile project management certification

Responsibilities

Managing end to end project delivery, including estimating, resource demand management, determining project deliverables and timelines, developing a project plan and managing to the plan, coordinating and leading meetings, preparing meeting minutes and status reports.
Working with team members to resolve issues.
Coordinating 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
Supporting project teams throughout the project lifecycle
Must demonstrate skills in negotiation and facilitation techniques
Mentoring team members
Supporting Project Management methodologies

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs