Senior IT Project Manager

Marsh McLennan • White Plains, NY

4d • Remote

About The Position

Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as a Senior IT Project Manager at MMA. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). We are expanding our team to support our Project Management and delivery capabilities with line of business-driven solutions. Our Project Management team is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to the agreed-upon scope, deadline, and budget. This includes coordinating the efforts of colleagues across various teams in order to deliver projects according to plan. Senior Project Managers work closely with Stakeholders to define project objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. A day in the life. As a Senior IT Project Manager, you’ll define project scope, project success criteria, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager will effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. You will plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using required toolset and track project milestones and deliverables. This role will determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, troubleshoot problem areas, and communicate accordingly. You will identify, record, document and track risks and issues and conduct project-project review with recommendations and strategies for future improvements. Our Senior IT Project Managers use best practices and tools for project execution, while driving improvement opportunities. Ideal candidates for this role will have an inquisitive mind that is not afraid to question current ways of thinking. We are looking for a candidate who has an ability to devise creative solutions to business problems while being highly organized to handle multiple priorities. You will work with and influence a wide range of cross-functional work teams and leaders. This candidate will show strong organizational skills and the ability to quickly learn how to navigate new systems.

Requirements

• Skills with MS Office Products including Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management tools, such as Planview Portfolios and Smart Sheet
• Proven work experience in project management at high levels of complexity
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and processes
• Experience delivering large-scale complex projects within a Technology organization
• Experience with PDLC or SDLC methodologies
• Designing & delivering clear, concise and comprehensive status reports
• Hands-on experience with various project methodologies, including both Agile and Waterfall
• At least 7 years of project management experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Project Management certifications (such as PMP, PRINCE2, PMI) preferred
• Agile Certification CSM, CPM, CAC, CAP, SAfE certifications
• Insurance or Financial Industry experience

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, project success criteria, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using required toolset and track project milestones and deliverables.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, troubleshoot problem areas, and communicate accordingly.
• Identify, record, document and track risks and issues and conduct project-project review with recommendations and strategies for future improvements.
• Use best practices and tools for project execution, while driving improvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Remote work
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities
• health and welfare benefits
• 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees