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Senior Project Manager

Location New York, United States Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Professional Job ID 11538 Company Munich Re Life US Employment type Regular Area of expertise Information Technology
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Senior Project Manager - North American Integrated Analytics Team

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex, cross-functional projects that deliver transformative solutions for life insurance clients. You will manage client implementations, ensure alignment with business objectives, and foster collaboration across diverse teams including Risk Specialists, Data Scientists, and Engineers. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills.

Job Responsibilities

  • Drive innovation by enabling new underwriting paradigms, distribution models, and data management
  • Support the design and development of consumer-facing risk assessment products for North American clients
  • Manage communications with various executives at carrier clients through critical project phases including procurement, delivery, and enhancements
  • Participate throughout the software development lifecycle—from initiation through testing and implementation—working closely with internal and client development teams
  • Manage all project phases leveraging project management tools, Agile methodologies, international standards (PMI and PMBOK), and best practices.
  • Deliver and own project outcomes aligned with established cost, timing, deliverables, and scope
  • Specify and meet project delivery expectations through stakeholder management and meet/exceed the project sponsor's specified expectations to ensure buy-in and project success
  • Proactively identify and track project risk and develop mitigation plans to manage risk (i.e., risk related to technology, change management, business process management, and requirements management)
  • Ensure production of necessary project documentation
  • Continuously monitor project health and develop innovative approaches to resolve problems and significant issues; involve management where necessary
  • Assist with tracking and reporting revenue and expenses
  • Maintain communication with Compliance managers, document associated needs, and escalate issues
  • Build and maintain professional relationships with various business units and global contacts, internally and externally

Qualifications

The successful candidate demonstrates a natural desire to provide exceptional client service through his/her energy, enthusiasm, and initiative. In addition, we are looking for the following qualifications:

  • 7+ years of project management experience leading and managing a variety of projects
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Computer Science/IT, or equivalent
  • Experience in Life Insurance (Direct Carrier or Reinsurance) is highly desirable
  • Commercial awareness of insurance, underwriting, and rule/decision engines
  • Strong facilitation skills and the ability to communicate (verbal & written) at all levels with various internal and external stakeholders with professionalism, clarity, and precision
  • Extensive IT experience, preferably in application development, with in-depth knowledge of the full Software Development Lifecycle
  • Experience managing projects that require integration between parties and systems
  • Prior experience in Agile project management methodologies like SCRUM as well as sound knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies like PMI, PMBOK, etc.
  • Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of clients and key internal stakeholders; taking accountability; mobilize, motivate, and lead teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; and execute with limited information and ambiguity
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting expectations
  • Ability to align closely with business goals and priorities
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Skilled at customer relationship management
  • Superior written and oral communication skills, including presentations to clients and internal management
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project
  • Experience with Azure DevOps
  • Experience with software engineering best practices
  • Agility to work across multiple internal teams and multiple assignments in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing conditions, and take initiative
  • A drive to make a meaningful impact and deliver results with ownership

Our Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical Plans
  • PTO and Family Leave
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Dental and Vision Plans
  • Life and Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Wellness Programs - Calm, WW, SoFI, Virgin Pulse
  • Commuter Benefits
  • FSA and HSA Plans
  • Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Plans

At Munich Re US, we see Diversity 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.

About Munich Re

Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better.

As the world’s leading reinsurance company with more than 40,000 employees in over 50 locations around the globe, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance.  By turning uncertainty into manageable risk, we enable fundamental change.  We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as a key priority with a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions.  We dare to think big and are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients.

For New York City based employees, the base salary range anticipated for this position is $153,583 to $177,833, plus an opportunity for an annual company bonus based upon a percentage of eligible pay.

The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Please note that only candidates who are selected for interview will be contacted directly. We thank all candidates for their interest.

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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.

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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.

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