Project Manager

Please find details for this position below:

Title: Project Manager/Program Manager

Location options: Houston, TX 2-3 days per week onsite
Contract: 12 months

Accountabilities:

• Project planning and management of multiple large and complex projects simultaneously with strong customer focus
• Strategic thinking and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence cross-functional teams for effective solutions
• Translate project sponsors expectations into clearly defined scope. Responsible for end-to-end coordination, ensuring delivery on needs, goals and expectations of the functional stakeholders
• Provide guidance to the various work streams, and structure and develop project plans with direction from appropriate functional and business area stakeholders
• Bridge gap between business outcomes needed and technical delivery by having good business sense and willing to learn about the areas supported
• Identify and report on project health, risks, issues and dependencies. Effectively manage timely escalation and resolution of roadblocks
• Lead in a changing and fast-paced environment while being comfortable with ambiguity.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor s degree in business administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or another related field
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally including experience working in a similar or related function in the IT, Insurance, Financial Services industries
• Deep project management experience managing a diverse portfolio (Innovation, Data, Regulatory, Compliance, Digital, etc.) consisting of both systems/technical and business changes
• Successfully delivered multiple $1m+ projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Financial acumen with proven experience in managing and participating in budget reviews, including forecasting and presentation to senior leadership
• Sound knowledge and practice of agile framework and roles
• Experience in coaching others in project or program management roles
• Proven problem-solving skills along with the ability to assess current practices, identify opportunities for improvement, build consensus and drive the implementation of related changes
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal), including meeting facilitation and strong presentation skills. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including CXOs.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills
• Keep team nimble to adapt quickly to minimize impacts to outcomes

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.