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IT Project Manager Sr

Location Hartford, United States Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Professional Job ID 12128 Company Munich Re America Services Employment type Regular Area of expertise Information Technology
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Munich Re America Services (MRAS) is a shared service organization that delivers services to all Munich Re US P&C Companies and other group entities.

How you will get the job done

  • driving multiple complex projects with a budget of approximately €1m – €3m and taking responsibility for their delivery using formal project management techniques as appropriate by facilitating communication, coordination, planning, and execution across ERGO teams and business partners
  • planning and follow-up on assigned projects – including time scheduling, cost planning, resource management, quality assurance
  • producing a Charter for each project based on the agreed scope, defining the budget, identifying the resources, creating the schedule, outlining the approach and suggesting the sequencing of work required to execute the project effectively
  • collaborating with internal ERGO partners to troubleshoot project planning issues facilitating design, planning, and implementation workshops with internal and external stakeholders
  • preparing, planning, and supervising IT projects areas of delivery, implementation, and integration of IT infrastructure and systems
  • proactively managing project risks and issues; developing effective mitigation/treatment plans
  • managing project meetings, schedules, milestones, and delivery
  • preparing project correspondence and presentations, as needed, for status reports, executive updates, meetings, annual planning
  • ensuring all project costs (actuals) are actively tracked and managed, including SOWs/Purchase Orders, contracts, internal resource assignments
  • coordinating the completion of all documentation, project plans, change requests, approvals, lifecycle steps and compliance gate requests on time to ensure the project continues to align with the agreed schedule
  • building and maintaining a successful relationship with teams and business partners
  • travelling to our European locations of ERGO may be required

Skills and experience you will need

  • fluency in English
  • at least 7+ of experience in successfully managing the delivery of multiple IT infrastructure, workplace or application projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment, ideally in a global Finance/Insurance or regulated industry
  • experience of IT Operations, Infrastructure, Networks, Engineering, Application Management, Workplace tooling, Regulations and IT Support
  • working knowledge of Project/Program Management, e.g., Managing Successful Programs (MSP), Prince2 and Agile project management tools and methodologies
  • strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation
  • experience in setting up and driving successful global programs
  • demonstrated strong personal organizational skills and the ability to coordinate the efforts of others globally in the successful delivery of projects
  • ability to work in complex organization structures and tenaciously forge a path for delivery resulting in business outcomes and stakeholder benefit
  • excellent project planning, budget, scoping, costing, and scheduling ability
  • proven ability to create meaningful reports and summarize project health status for stakeholder presentations
  • ability to drive a mixture of functional and geographic workstreams and co-ordinate step change delivery to the business in a unified way
  • knowledge of infrastructure integration issues at the international level
  • experience in managing distributed teams and able to work in a matrix setup
  • excellent communication and presentation skills

Nice to have

  • Clarity experience

At Munich Re, we see Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.  

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Your Benefits

With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.

Competitive Salary

We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.

Company performance-based Incentives

In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.

Recognition and Special Rewards

We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.

Retirement Planning

We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.

Inclusive Workplace Culture

We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Learning & Development

We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.

Work-Life-Balance

Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.

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