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Job Title : Operations Project Manager
Location : Spring Field, MA
Duration : 6-month Contract
Work Type : Hybrid
Pay Range : $70 - $75 / Hr
Duties :
The Operations Project Management Office (OPMO) is seeking an experienced project manager with specific required / preferred experience and a proven history of delivering on projects of mid to high complexity.
In this role, you will be accountable for the planning, day-to-day execution, management, implementation, and reporting of critical insert-specific business unit-supported projects while using the defined project management (PM) processes and standards.
As an OPMO Project Manager, you will execute by following a standardized process for project initiation, planning, execution, and closing.
Project managers will partner with and support project sponsors and portfolio leads in developing required detailed project artifacts tailored to project complexity.
You will be required to influence without authority and partner across the organization between business, technology, supplier, and other corporate functions.
The Impact :
As an Operations Project Manager, you will :
Partner with Project Sponsors and Functional Managers to compile Discovery artifacts such as Scope documents, Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), Project Charter, high-level Resource Plan, and high-level Milestone Plan to be reviewed to receive Discovery Funding
Develop and maintain required Detailed Planning artifacts and manage plan execution
Determine project scope and manage scope execution across multiple large projects or medium to large programs where the scope is subject to change, contains high complexity and a high degree of risk, a large number of resources, and complex organizational change issues that support complex enterprise or strategic corporate goals
Anticipate and address delivery challenges, and request budget changes if needed following the associated Change Request Process
Develop high-level milestones during Discoveryand develop detailed project schedules during Detailed Planning
Works with a high degree of autonomy to apply industry-leading project and program management knowledge to refine the resource plan, develop a RACI Matrix, conduct a Key-Person Risk Assessment, and Third-Party Support Needs Assessment as needed
Ensure early identification, resolution, and escalation of project risks through maintenance of Risk and Issue Log and project Pre-Mortem activity
Drives continuous improvement and efficiencies beyond own scope of responsibility Accountable for meeting all business requirements from development through implementation
Confirm achievement of objectives, verify and document project results to formalize acceptance of business & readiness deliverables by the sponsor
Facilitate lessons learned for the business team and retain information in a central location for future use
Skills : The Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience and expertise
8 years of project management experience
Proven success in delivering complex long-term projects on time, within budget, and to scope Strong understanding of project management methodologies Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills Proficiency in project management software including but not limited to MS Project, MS Planner, and Jira
Qualifications
6 years of project management experience, 3 within a PMO
5 years of experience leading projects impacting the insurance industry
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalentis preferred
Contract Benefits :
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
About The Company :
Leading financial services company offering life insurance, disability income insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement planning, and annuities. Committed to corporate responsibility and creating an inclusive work environment.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
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