Program Manager

Client : InsuranceTitle : Enterprise Risk/Finance Project Manager/Project Manager/Senior Project Manager/Business Program Manager/Business Project Manager/Project Manager/Senior Project Manager/IT Project Manager/Information Technology Project Manager/Financial Systems Project ManagerLocation: Springfield, MA or Boston, MAJob Description:Partner with Project Sponsors and Functional Managers to compile Discovery artifacts such as a 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 Develop financial forecasts, record cost variance, anticipate and address delivery challenges, and request budget changes if needed following associated Change Request Process Develop high-level milestones during Discovery and develop detailed project schedules during Detailed Planning Based on complexity assessment and with guidance on each project, refine the resource plan, develop a RACI Matrix, conduct a Key-Person Risk Assessment, and Third-Party Support Needs Assessment Ensure early identification, resolution, and escalation of project risks through maintenance of Risk and Issue Log and project Pre-Mortem activity Accountable for meeting all business requirements from development through implementationThe Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience and expertise7+ years of project management experience1+ limited to MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira7+ years of project management experience, 2+ within a PMO3+ years of experience leading projects impacting core Investment3+ Manager, Financial and Capital Market systems and business processesProven success in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to scope Strong understanding of project management methodologies i.e. Agile or Waterfall Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalentSkills:Investment management systemsFinancial systemsCapital market systemsAgile methodologyWaterfall methodologyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCost benefit analysis (CBA)Project charterResource planningMilestone planningFinancial forecastingRisk managementIssue resolutionRACI matrix“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”