People Project Manager

QBE Insurance

Sep 6

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Business, Operations & Strategy
New York

Requirements

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Required Experience
5 -7 years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
Communicate effectively, concisely and appropriately at all levels
Identify and articulate improvement opportunities and translate them into tangible business deliverables
Anticipate obstacles, estimate time and resources needed for the completion of a project
Identify opportunities for synergy and integration
Effectively present information to influence organizational leaders and key stakeholders
Adjust plans, goals, actions or priorities to meet changing situations
Anticipate obstacles, estimate time and resources needed for the completion of a project
Conduct gap analysis of current state and desired future state
Use expertise to formulate and make recommendations regarding practice and development opportunities
Coach and encourage employees towards continuously improving performance and mentor team with feedback, on-the-job skill enhancement opportunities and career advice
Build and establish constructive and cooperative working relationships and open lines of communication
Utilize effective communication skills to influence and persuade decision makers
Preferred Experience
Experience delivering and managing complex projects/programs
Preferred Licenses/Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Preferred Knowledge
Expert knowledge of project management techniques and tools
Thorough understanding of the business drivers and factors driving change in the information technology and insurance industry
Working knowledge of information technology environments, solutions, plans, and strategies
Working knowledge of systems development lifecycle

Responsibilities

- Effectively lead programs and projects to achieve defined business outcomes.
- Create a high performing team of People function, business and third-party stakeholders to initiate, design, and deliver people, process and technology solutions.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for business sponsors and other business stakeholders.
- Support the People leadership team to deliver the roadmap through aligning and coordinating project plans(s), schedules and activity calendars (locally and where required globally).
- Support the scheduling of projects and programs across the annual People calendar to support effective planning.
- Instill best practice methodologies and tools into project execution activities, adhering to established Project Management framework standards and ensuring that all defined approvals are obtained.
- Manage project interdependencies within an overall program, ensuring that individual project goals are met and that overall program business benefits are achieved.
- Contributes to the review and refinement of process, procedures, tools and systems to continuously improve the efficiency of People projects and other related activities.
- Demonstrate financial management discipline by ensuring that a quality business case is developed, overseeing the development of estimates, benefit commitments, and overall project costs including contingency.
- Monitor the project budget, providing updated monthly forecasts and communicating potential budget overruns (where applicable).
- Maintain effective communication within the project team, and external to the project team, including producing accurate project status reports, decision logs and other project and meeting documentation to ensure team alignment and to drive forward progress.
- Escalate project risks and issues as appropriate.
- Maintain a quality project schedule, collaborating with third-party contributors, to ensure an accurate forecast of resource demand and project costs.
- Leverage best practice scheduling tactics to monitor project progress and critical path dependencies.
- Contributes to building and maintaining the People PMO as a Centre of Excellence within the function, by supporting the development and promotion of best practice project management disciplines, tools, templates and techniques.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we do remote work but in a hybrid format, requiring candidates to attend the office 8-12 days per month.

What is the annual salary range for this position?

The annual salary range varies by location: $121,000 - $182,000 in several states, $133,000 - $200,000 in certain states like CA and IL, and $152,000 - $228,000 in NJ and New York City.

What are the required qualifications for this job?

A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience is required, along with 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Is there a preferred certification for this role?

Yes, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

What are the primary responsibilities of the People Project Manager?

Responsibilities include leading programs and projects, ensuring effective stakeholder management, managing project schedules and budgets, and building high-performance teams.

Are financial management skills important for this role?

Yes, demonstrating financial management discipline by developing quality business cases and monitoring project budgets is crucial.

What type of projects will I be managing?

You will be managing programs and projects that support the North America and Global People Roadmap and Strategy.

What are the preferred skills for a candidate applying for this position?

Preferred skills include effective communication, anticipating obstacles, conducting gap analysis, mentoring team members, and building cooperative working relationships.

How does QBE support employee well-being?

QBE provides comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing benefits, along with a competitive 401(k) plan and a paid-time-off program.

What is the application close date for this role?

The application close date is November 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM.

QBE Insurance

Finance

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1886

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney. We employ around 13,000 people in 27 countries. Leveraging our deep expertise and insights, QBE offers commercial, personal and specialty products and risk management solutions to help people and businesses manage risks, build strength and embrace change to their advantage.