Project Manager Associate

Gallagher•San Diego, CA

About The Position

At RPS, we don’t just embrace bold ideas, we make them happen. We’re a team of entrepreneurs, big-picture thinkers, and passionate experts who thrive on possibility. Every day, we collaborate across teams, challenge convention, and push boundaries to design innovative solutions for our clients. With access to top-rated carriers and a dynamic marketplace, we bring strategy and creativity together to deliver what others might call impossible. Here, every voice counts, every perspective matters, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. You’ll be supported by a culture that celebrates ownership, curiosity, and high performance, where you’re trusted to do your best work and encouraged to keep learning along the way. How you'll make an impact As a Project Manager, you will report to the VP of Information Systems and will be joining a team of QAs, SAs and Developers. You will be responsible for working with the department heads of the supported programs (Workers Comp, Commercial and Property Insurance) to prioritize tasks and projects into two week sprints. You will lead the planning and implementation of projects, including system upgrades, and software deployments. You will need to ensure that projects/sprints are on track and communicate any risks to on-time delivery. You will also be responsible for holding project post-mortems to determine what works and to help continually improve processes and procedures where needed.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and up to 2 years prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
Experience in managing multiple projects
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience in leading project teams
Current PMP Certification or equivalent experience
Workers Comp, General Liability and Property Insurance knowledge is a plus

Nice To Haves

Program/portfolio mgmt
Project mgmt
Communication and stakeholder mgmt
Change planning, implementation, and mgmt
Capacity mgmt and prioritization
Vendor Mgmt
Business/insurance acumen
SCRUM, Agile, or similar PM methodology

Responsibilities

Manage requests and production incidents from department heads and business users.
Sprint planning and prioritization based on business needs.
Ensure that project team is on track to meet deadlines and raise concerns as needed.
Own projects throughout the full life cycle from inception to support.
Build and Deliver Project Plans.
Communicate project updates to leadership team.
Liaise between the business and the IS team and assist the Systems Analyst in translating requests into technical requirements for the developers.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program