Project Manager

Job Summary:

Develops the business case, timelines and cost estimates for each project and confers with project team (and external resources as needed) to outline work plans, duties, responsibilities and technical requirements. Plans and manages the delivery of business unit systems solutions in support of Atlas Insurance Agency business unit plans which include systems and project planning, requirements gathering, estimating, execution, implementation and training. Works closely with business units to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of systems solutions employed in support of business goals and objectives. This position is responsible for vendor relationship management.

Duties:

Service Delivery and Project Management

• Drives excellence in service delivery, methodology and operations that meets or exceeds time frames and quality expectations.
• Sets a vision of the final deliverable relating to product developments/enhancements and plans the appropriate action steps to achieve the objectives.
• Reviews related project proposals or plans to determine the time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources for various phases of the project.
• Demonstrates proficiency in managing engagements or projects with strict cost control and delivers designated engagement realization and profitability.
• Provides project planning, estimating, costing, tracking and management.
• Provides and participates in strategic project and product planning.
• Communicates project plans and project status to IT Steering Committee.
• Creates project steering committees for projects where appropriate.
• Creates project plans, statements of work and requests for quotes

Team Leadership and Communication

• Demonstrates proficiency in communicating to different levels within the organization and with external resources.
• Demonstrates proficiency in organizational, team building, and leadership abilities and uses these skills to lead the project team.
• Demonstrates the flexibility to adapt to changing situations and the ability to adjust as needed.
• Manages consulting vendor/partner relationships, service delivery and overall performance.
• Assists and collaborates with project team members by performing project tasks as needed.

Project Coordination and Development

• Assists in product development with business units.
• Conducts user systems surveys with internal and external users and customers.
• Works with business units to develop project requirements, to perform user acceptance testing and to coordinate overall project resource needs.
• Reviews Business Unit processes and makes recommendations for improvements or enhancements for specific projects as assigned.
• Assists in implementing corporate changes or initiatives with focus on growth and continuous improvement through process optimization and efficiency maximization to help increase profitability.
• Works with development group and/or outside technology groups to determine project estimates and track ongoing project plans and deliverables.
• Works with training and support units to provide project training, perform functional testing and develop additional project requirements.
• Creates test plans for functional testing and user acceptance testing.

Innovation and Product Development

• Keeps abreast of new software product developments for PC based software and business unit applications.
• Recommends and coordinates new product development with Information Systems and external vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years Project Manager work experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years Computer Analyst and/or Business Analyst and/or Systems or Network Analyst work experience preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with AMS 360 or other insurance agency carrier management systems preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Honolulu, HI 96813 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000