Project Manager I

Western & Southern Financial Group•Fremont, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of small to medium projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members according to plan. Define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. Responsible to make an established range of decisions, escalating to management when necessary and updating manager on a regular basis.

Requirements

Associate/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience - Required
Typically requires three to five years of relevant business experience - Required
Experience or knowledge of insurance industry - Required
Excellent communication, professional writing and presentation skills -
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment but remain appropriately detailed-oriented -
Demonstrated customer service and organizational skill -
Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making and follow-through skills -
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint) -
LOMA designations or completed courses Upon Hire - Required

Nice To Haves

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI Project Management Institute (PMI) certification preferred Upon Hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

Define success criteria and direct project development from beginning to end with a focus on protecting core project goals and intended business objectives of the organization.
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
Set and continually delegate tasks and responsibilities while managing project expectations with team members and other stakeholders and promote positive action and individual accountability for all team activities.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
Track project milestones and deliverables.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.