Senior Project Manager

Our Customer is an American financial services mutual organization based in Milwaukee. The financial security company provides consultation on wealth and asset income protection, education planning, retirement planning, investment advisory services, financial planning trust and private client services, estate planning and business planning. Its products include life insurance, permanent life insurance, disability income, and long-term care insurance; annuities; investments; and investment advisory products and services.Our customer is looking for a Senior Project Manager on a contract basis to help support their ongoing business needs. This role is a hybrid setup (onsite 3 days a week) in Franklin, WI.This role provides project management expertise and consultation to business in order to meet department and cross department goals related to regulatory and compliance. Plans, monitors and manages internal, interrelated projects from initiation through completion. Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, risks, and changes. Manages projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within budgeted costs.ResponsibilitiesIndependently leads highly complex departmental project/support assignments and/or participates in cross-departmental projects with responsibility for managing scope, risk, business value, schedule and budget. With department management, defines the objectives to be accomplished by the project team. With the team, develops the project plan. Directs team members to determine the best methods to achieve the projects objectives. Allocates staff required to achieve project objectives. Identifies and solves a range of problems in straightforward situations. Analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures, developing a recommended approach. Conducts analysis to identify the scope and nature of a business and/or system problem. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing the stated project objectives through key project management responsibilities that include building the project requirements and managing the triple project constraints of cost, time, and scope. Responsible for developing, maintaining and revising project deliverables. Responsible for gathering and delivering metrics as required by the project. At the direction of program manager, develops presentations and communications which incorporate a clear understanding of corporate communications theory and practice. Responsible to manage project risk through the development, maintenance and revision of reports and tracking tools. Using approved methodologies uses all available tools to identify potential problems before they occur. Understands the key business drivers as they relate to the projects. Adapts to the various internal procedures and forms close links with the business partner representatives, ensuring that the key issues of cost, time, scope and above all, client satisfaction, can be realized. Explains information and persuades others in straightforward situations. Effectively interact, negotiate and influence project teams and business partners to provide acceptable solutions and results. Acts as a liaison to facilitate an understanding and partnership between business clients. Manages the resources and vendors assigned to their projects by verifying progress and removing obstacles. Gathers and delivers day-to-day progress of a project as it relates to managing scope, schedule, cost and quality in order to support project management decisions and compliance with Company approved methodology and required deliverables. Must-havesA Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in, Business, Project Management or related field preferred OR a significant amount of directly-related work experience beyond the minimum required for the position. Minimum of 5 years of experience/knowledge in processes and project management to include analysis, documentation Ability to work with general direction to scope, plan and manage cross-department or multi-department projects Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large and highly complex assignments Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Seen as a team player and is supportive of group decisions and ideas Written and oral communications skills with the ability to build rapport within the company, field and /or outside vendors High degree of personal initiative and motivation Degree with a project management emphasis or PMI certification required Experience with project methodology through project life cycle phases Please Note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to coming into our offices, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.