Project Manager - Hybrid

New Jersey Manufacturers•Trenton, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Management Team at New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company (NJM) serves as a strong advocate and partner dedicated to driving the facilitation, planning, and successful execution of approved business initiatives. The goal is to help NJM achieve its annual objectives, strategic goals, and long-term vision. The Project Manager is responsible for managing one or more projects from startup through closeout, ensuring customer satisfaction. Project Managers should be comfortable with technology, inquisitive, possess a problem-solving mindset, and be willing to adapt their approach to successfully execute projects. NJM has a strong reputation, being included on the Forbes List of Best Employers in New Jersey for four consecutive years and recognized by J.D. Power for its auto insurance claims service. The company has transitioned to a regional property & casualty insurer, expanding its product offerings and agency model across several states.

Requirements

Minimum 4-year degree or equivalent experience; technical or business background preferred.
Minimum 5-year work experience in a team setting; willingness to continue working in a team setting.
Basic understanding of tooling such as Jira, Planview, etc.
Very proficient in MS Office (Excel, MS Word) and essential to be able to learn and utilize tooling.
Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) and facilitation skills.

Nice To Haves

Scaled Agile or Scrum Master experience / certifications preferred
Experience with Project budget management preferred.
Experience and understanding of P&C insurance a big plus.

Responsibilities

Manage one or more independent projects from startup to closeout with some input from senior PMO members.
Demonstrate accountability with guidance from senior project managers or portfolio managers towards project implementations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate understanding and proficiency of Agile project management techniques and processes.
Hold self and project team members accountable to deliverables and commitments.
Demonstrate awareness of project metrics and using metrics towards project discussions.
Work with Portfolio leadership to deal with dynamic situations and ambiguity.
Demonstrate the ability to adapt and perform in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Collaborate with Technical Leads for Release and Sprint Planning, brainstorming, etc.
Demonstrate an analytical mindset and be comfortable working with data.
Take charge of situations, challenges, and leading the team towards resolution with guidance from senior project managers or portfolio managers.
Provide direction and day-to-day management of project teams.
Communicate transparently through status reporting and managing expectations of senior PMO leaders.
Understand project objectives and ensuring team member commitment towards achieving those objectives.
Engage in discussions with team members to propose alternative solutions/approaches to address challenges.
Identifying challenges and risks (not just reporting status) and proactively seek resolution through support from PMO leadership.
Demonstrate awareness of various risk management strategies.
Prepare presentations regarding projects and their statuses to small audiences.