Senior Project Manager III

Title: Senior Project Manager III Company: Everest Global Services, Inc. Job Category: Technology Job Description: About Everest: Everest is a leading global reinsurance and insurance provider, operating for nearly 50 years through subsidiaries in the Europe, Bermuda, Canada, Singapore, US, Latin America and other territories. Our strengths include extensive product and distribution capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and an innovative culture. Throughout our history, Everest has maintained its discipline and focuses on creating long-term value through underwriting excellence and strong risk and capital management. But the most critical asset in this organization is our people.  Role Description: The Agile Project Manager (APM) is responsible for leading, managing, and delivering projects in an agile environment, ensuring that teams adhere to agile principles and values while meeting project goals and stakeholder expectations. The APM facilitates collaboration, removes impediments, manages timelines, and ensures effective communication between stakeholders, their development team(s), and Product Owners. We are seeking an APM to support project execution and coordination efforts for Human Resources portfolio investment initiatives and Business- As -Usual backlog management. This role requires a proactive and organized individual with experience in project management support, particularly within HCM and Payroll implementations. Key Responsibilities: Project planning and execution: Plan, manage, and deliver projects using agile and traditional methodologies. Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, product financials, and resource allocations. Track and communicate project/initiative progress to stakeholders. Facilitate agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage the backlog and guide team priorities. Identify and address risks and impediments hindering project/team progress and collaborate with team to develop mitigation strategies and ensure a smooth workflow. Monitor team performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics. Provide coaching and mentorship on Agile principles and values. Work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in processes. Facilitate team preparation for quarterly PI planning and ensure alignment with business goals. Encourage effective communication and cooperation among team members and stakeholders. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation resources related to initiatives. Identify and Remediate Risks: Take ownership of recognizing and mitigating potential risks. Core Skills: Facilitation and coaching Negotiation and consensus building Agile and traditional PM methodologies Stakeholder management Risk & dependency management Adaptability, data orientation, and strong communication skills Time management & prioritization Financial management and budgeting Qualifications & Experience: Strong foundation in project management principles, including scope, time, cost, quality, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management. Hands-on understanding of the why and how-to for lean/agile methodologies, including use of ALM tools such as Jira to track/report on work. Work effectively in hybrid software delivery environment. Removes obstacles, protects focus, prioritizes work, and mitigates risks to drive improvement and value. Strong foundation in project management principles, including scope, time, cost, quality, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management. Hands-on understanding of the why and how-to for lean/agile methodologies, including use of ALM tools such as Jira to track/report on work. Work effectively in hybrid software delivery environment. Removes obstacles, protects focus, prioritizes work, and mitigates risks to drive improvement and value. Requirements: Relevant higher education in project management, business, or a related field. 5 years of project management experience, preferably in an international setting. Proven experience working as an Agile Project Manager (or equivalent role), with a focus on HCM Solutions. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Agile problem-solving mindset, able to diagnose and resolve project-related issues promptly. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Certifications such as PMI/PMO or project management certifications are a plus. What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process. Our Culture At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: Warren, NJ Additional Locations: Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at everestbenefits@everestglobal.com. 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The Company’s principal business strategies seek to leverage its strengths to optimize returns over the underwriting cycle, thereby creating value for its shareholders and business partners.